Michael Malecek, age 26, of Western Springs, IL; beloved son of Jeri and Steve Malecek; loving brother of James; fond grandson of the late Jean & late Bill Finn and Gloria & the late Joe Malecek; dear nephew of Bill and Susan Finn, Tim and Christine Finnegan, Marty and Kate Finn, Marijean Robertson, Tom and Patti Finn, Mick and Katie Ann Finn, Jim and Deb Finn, Jeff and Janet Malecek, Sharen Trischank, Tim and Maggie Malecek, and Jim and Valerie Malecek. Mike has many dear first and second cousins on both the Finn and Malecek sides of the family. He very much enjoyed getting together with his cousins at family gatherings. Throughout grammar school and high school Mike was involved with many sports, including basketball, swimming and golf. He excelled as a member of the track team in grammar school and enjoyed playing LaCrosse for four years at Fenwick High School. He graduated from St. Louis University with a major in business management. Earlier this year, he began working at Cass Information Systems as an Account Manager. Mike enjoyed being with friends and he had many of them. We are going to miss Mike everyday of the rest of our lives.  However, he brought us much joy and we are so happy we had him, even though he was called to his heavenly home way too early. We will love you forever, beautiful soul, and our angel. Visitation will be held from 2 to 8pm Sunday, June 10 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55^th St., Countryside. Funeral prayers 9:15am Monday, June 11 from the funeral home to St. John of the Cross Church, Western Springs. Mass 9:45am. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial donations given to Opportunity Knocks at www.opportunityknocksnow.org are appreciated. Funeral info: 708-352-6500.