Michael J. Elson Sr. - 77

11/7/1941 - 1/2/2019

Lifelong Chicago Heights

Michael J. Elson Sr. age 77. Lifelong Chicago Heights resident. Bloom High School graduate and U.S. Air Force Veteran. Retired after 40 years of service as a Supervisor for Ford Motor Co. Stamping Plant in Chicago Heights.  Husband for 46 years of Ruth A. nee Sheller.  Father of Michael J. (Eden Pitlik) Elson Jr., Shaun (Judy) Elson and Erik (Teresa) Elson.  Grandfather of Anya, Drake, Alexis, Adam and Isabella. Brother of Linda (late Louis) Costabile, Sheila Whaley, Kyle (late Richard) Kiltz and Daniel (Diane) Elson.  Uncle and dear friend of many.  Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St. (U.S. Rt. 30, 3 blks E. of Western Ave.), Chicago Heights on Sunday January 6th from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.  Services and entombment will be held in Pittsburgh, PA, date and times pending.  For further information contact 708-481-9230 or panozzobros.com.