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- phyllis hostetter

ALBERT 'AL' DEMICHELE, 86 FREEPORT - Albert "Al" DeMichele, 86, of Freeport, died Wednesday, January 21, 2015, at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born October 19, 1928, in Chicago, the son of Anthony and Antionette (Manselli) DeMichele. Al worked for Burgess Cellulos for 35 years, and then delivered for Wagner Printing for 15 years. He married Nancy Heitz on September 9, 1952, in Dubuque, IA. Al was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Freeport Eagles Club. He enjoyed playing cards, crossword puzzles and going to the cigar store with his nephew, Frank. He is survived by his wife, Nancy DeMichele of Freeport; one son, Anthony (Alicia) DeMichele of Freeport; two daughters, Tammy (Tim) Stephenson of Galena, IL and Teresa (Kevin) Toomsen of Freeport; one sister, Margaret Sweet of Freeport; one brother-in- law, John Heitz of Freeport; seven grandchildren, Lucrecia (Ron Jr.) London, Alivia (Patrick) Runte, Anthony DeMichele, Jason Stephenson, Jill (Jon) Weis, Fallon (Dan) Westlund of Menomonie, WI and Micaela (Chad) Woker of Davis, IL; 16 great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Jasmyn, and Paityn London; Bailey, Gracie, Jack, and Lola Stephenson, Carley, Anna, Jonathan, and Lucas Weis, Ryker and Grady Westlund and Greenly, Brix, and Dempsie Woker. Preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Jack Malattacca; and brother, Dominic. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home, Father Bob Camacho will officiate. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in his memory. Visit the guestbook at www.burketubbs.com.