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A gathering to celebrate Michael’s life will be held at a later date. Please keep Michael’s family in your thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.

Palatine, IL – Michael Mark Wanggaard, age 50, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, at home in Palatine, IL on Sunday, January 26, 2025.
Michael was born in Racine, WI on July 29, 1974. A graduate of Wawasee High School in Syracuse Indiana, Michael went on to Purdue University at age 16. He graduated with a double major in computer and electrical engineering. After graduation, all of Michael’s employment was in the computer field.
Surviving are his mother, Julie Ann (nee: Haakenson) Kline of Syracuse, IN; father & step-mother, Mark & Nancy Wanggaard of Racine, WI; sister Maren Wanggaard of Denver, CO; and many aunts; uncles; and cousins.
A gathering to celebrate Michael’s life will be held at a later date. Please keep Michael’s family in your thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.
Howie and Joan Olson says
Dear Mark and Nancy, We are so sorry that your beloved son Michael has passed. We pray that your love and memories will help your entire family through this very difficult journey. May God provide you with strength and surround you with comfort and love.
Matt Peters says
I worked with Mike at Motorola for many years and I am shocked and saddened to see this. So sorry for your loss