Mr. Michael Anthony Drakulich of Schaumburg

Michael Anthony Drakulich was born October 31, 1967, to Vietta Drakulich and William Jackson in Chicago, Illinois. Mike grew up in the far south suburbs, graduating from Crete-Monee High School in 1985. He started college at Purdue University before transferring and earning a B.A. in English from the University of Illinois. Michael went on to become a writer and an award-winning journalist for the Southtown Star. Most recently Mike transitioned to social media marketing while continuing to work as a freelance writer. The theater was important to Michael, and he was involved in productions with The Drama Group, Oak Lawn Community Theater, and other local theater troupes. He also was a patron of many Chicago Theater productions. Besides writing, Mike was an avid reader. He was a fan of all genres, but Shakespeare and Salman Rushdie were two of his favorites. He also loved his music. Whether it was the theater, show choir, playing his guitars, or just singing to his iPod, he always had music. He would say with some embarrassment that his mom dragged him to Neil Diamond as his first concert, but he liked all varieties. Mike also enjoyed sports. He was a fan of all Chicago teams, and yes, including the Cubs. He was really into the NFL draft and had the incredible talent of being able to remember every stat and draft status of any NFL player. It was the same with his movies -- he could watch a movie or TV show and name several other parts the actor had portrayed. Mike’s biggest love was his cycling. If he was not riding, he was reading about it or watching it on TV or online. He was a crit racer with the South Chicago Wheelman, enjoying taking century (100-mile) rides, or burning off steam with long rides around the various preserves. His favorite was Old Plank Trail. Michael is survived by his wife, Angela Pozdol, brothers Brett (Susanne) and Chad (Neil), sisters Kelly Blake and Didi Gleeson (Gene), and his many great friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 18th from 3:00 P.M till 8:00 P.M. at Towne Place Condominium Clubhouse located at 114 Stirling Lane, Schaumburg, IL 60194. In lieu of flowers donations to Blood Cancer United , American Heart Association or your local animal rescue would be greatly appreciated by the family. The family has created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories, photos, and videos. For those of you that would have attended services and would like to express your condolences please click on the "Share A Memory" link above and you can leave a message. If you wish to send a Sympathy Card, please feel free to send it to Morizzo Funeral Home, 2550 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, 60169 c/o the Family; we will gladly forward it on to the family. For further information please contact the Morizzo Funeral Directors at 847.752.6444. Arrangements entrusted to Morizzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, at 2550 West Hassell Road, (Northeast corner at Barrington Road), Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169. Morizzo Memorials and Monuments

Mr. Michael Anthony Drakulich of Schaumburg

October 31, 1967 - August 19, 2025