Michael J. Weston, 77, of Lake Summerset, Illinois, passed away on November 27th from esophageal cancer. He is survived by his loving wife, Donna nee Kuntz; daughter, Christy (Christopher) Holtz, son, Jeffrey, grandsons, Weston and William Holtz, sister, Mary Ciszek, brother-in-law, Robert (Lynn) Kuntz, nieces, nephews, and an abundance of family and friends.
Michael was born in Chicago on August 25, 1946. He was predeceased by his parents, Herbert and Mary, and his brother, Charles. Michael was a car enthusiast- racing cars, member of car clubs and attending car shows. He owned his own construction company specializing in residential remodels and building several homes at Apple Canyon Lake.
Michael moved from the Chicago suburbs to Lake Summerset where life was enjoyed at a slower pace- fishing, boating and golf cart rides around the lake. Michael was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in January 2021. He underwent chemo and radiation, followed by an esophagectomy in October 2022 with cancer recurrence in 2023 leading to more chemo. Michael passed peacefully at home.
Services will be private. Stateline Cremations is assisting the family, 6204 Forest Hills Rd., Loves Park. www.statelinecremations.com