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Michael "Zap" Compton

February 14, 1963 — October 7, 2021

Michael “Zap” Compton, age 58. He was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1963, and passed away on October 7, 2021 at home peacefully with his family by his side.
Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Catherine (Paradis) Compton; siblings, William Compton, Carolyn (James) Widen, Lenny Compton; and father-in-law, James B. Waters, Jr.
Beloved husband of Jacqueline (Waters) Compton for 19 years. Devoted brother of Tamara Reif and treasured son-in-law of Judith Waters. Cherished brother-in-law of Jennifer (Albert Ugarte) Waters, Jeanine (Ricardo) Ochoa and James B. (Beth) Waters III. Adored uncle of Shelly (George) Bou Samra, James (Corinna) Widen Jr., Kylie (Aaron) Parpart, Tyler Reif, Ryan (Amber Fredericksen) Reif, Kathryn Waters, Megan Waters, Alexandra Ochoa, Isabella Ochoa and Seamus Ochoa. Dearest great uncle to Louis Bou Samra, Maya Bou Samra, Tony Bou Samra, Maryam Bou Samra, Eliana Bou Samra, and Payton Reif. Longtime loyal friend and neighbor to many.
Mike will always be remembered for being a passionate Chicago Blackhawks fan. He was an avid golfer and fisherman. Mike was an enthusiast of motorsports and also enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He enjoyed working in his yard and spending time outdoors. Mike was a meticulous carpenter and left his fingerprints on many projects for family and friends.
Mike loved spending time with his family and friends who brought laughter and joy into his life as he did theirs.
Visitation for Mike will take place on Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 3 pm – 8 pm and Service on Friday, October 15, 2021 at 11:00 am at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Road, in New Lenox, Illinois. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in Mike’s memory may be made to Wounded Warrior Project or Cancer Support Center.

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

3:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Kurtz Memorial Chapel - New Lenox

102 East Francis Road, New Lenox, IL 60451

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Friday, October 15, 2021

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

Kurtz Memorial Chapel - New Lenox

102 East Francis Road, New Lenox, IL 60451

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