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In memory of

Dr. Michael "Dr. Mike" Oyewunmi Akintunde

Morton Grove, IL

December 26, 1944 - March 24, 2024

Dec 26, 1944 - Mar 24, 2024

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Dr. Michael "Dr. Mike" Oyewunmi Akintunde

Passed

March 24, 2024
Born

December 26, 1944
Resided

Morton Grove, IL

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Dr. Michael Oyewunmi Akintunde, a beloved figure in Morton Grove, IL, transitioned on Palm Sunday, March 24th, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on December 26, 1944, in Oyo State, Nigeria, Dr. Akintunde leaves behind a legacy of compassion, service, and love.

He was a devoted husband to Joy Oluwatomi Akintunde for 53 years and a loving father to his three children, Olusola, Mobolaji, and Ololade Mitchell (née Akintunde). Dr. Akintunde adored his grandchildren, …

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He was my best friend in Medical school at UCE, San Pedro de Macoris. Dominican Republic.

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We will Always remember the Wisdom, Generosity of Spirit and Genuine Love, which our Dr. " Mike" shared with us. He w…

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Harvest Christian Center

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Michael loved to tend to his garden, planting various types of flowers, herbs, fruit…

Michael loved to tend to his garden, planting various types of flowers, herbs, fruits and vege…

Michael loved to tend to his garden, planting various types of flowers, herbs, fruits and vegetables.

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Born

December 26th, 1944

Oyo State, Nigeria

Got married to Joy Oluwatomi Akintunde

1971

Lagos, Nigeria

Moved

1974

Chicago, IL

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Adrianne Gilbreath

Avani & Richard Miller

Ayodele Oluwole.

Method of disposition

Burial

Final resting place

All Saints Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleum

700 North River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Funeral services provided by

Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Chapel

Hospice care provided by

Unity Hospice of Chicagoland

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