I just finding out about Mike passing today. He was a great human being. Every time I saw Mike he had a smile on his face. It was a honor to have known him.

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The world has lost a bright light! I am truely sorry for your family and loved ones. You where loved by so many Michael. I am blessed to have loved you!! Till we meet again.

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Because of the fact that Mike had such a great sense of humor, when we would get together it was always a gut-wrenching experience. It was either him or I or both that would crack each other up and then both of us would start losing it. I have never forgot the days in high school with his great personality and his smile. I know a lot of years have gone past since then but my memories of "The Good Ole Day's" with him will never go away. I (and many many others) will miss you Mike AND will see you again somewhere up-the-road! God Bless you and all of your family (who I miss greatly as well).

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My heartfelt sympathy for the entire family and especially for Emma & Ernie, May you find comfort in the sweet memories of Michael, and draw near to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. When I think about Michael, I can see his big smile, ear to ear. I can hear him laughing. His stories were hysterical. He was kind to everyone, loved helping people, making them feel special and making them laugh. You could go years without seeing him and pick up right where you left off. He cared about people. He is now in the loving arms of Jesus, with that big smile, here to ear.

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Every so often, someone comes into our lives and touches our soul and makes our hearts sing. Mike was one of those special and unique people. With his talkative nature, infectious smile and warm personality you were immediately drawn to him. He created so many wonderful memories with our whole family. His life was one adventure after another as he navigated life, bringing all those around him into his world of love and caring. We have so many wonderful memories of our families spending Thanksgiving together at grandpa & grandma Stimpfl's farm eating way too much delicious food and then proceeding to the front lawn for a fast and rough game of football. Mike so looked forward to this every year. I know grandpa was waiting for Mike in heaven with his grill fired up and a big steak sizzling on it. Rest in peace Mike. We know you are smiling down on us. Uncle Rich & Aunt Janet Wallen

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My memories of Mike start way back to 1977. Our freshman year of HS when the girls have our lunch meeting to talk about who we are interested in. Who is handsome, funny, great smile. All the important things. Already friends with his sister, at least I knew I would get a hello in the hallway. Trust me- the girls wanted a hello and a smile from Mike Chapman. The thing is Mike was a hello and smile guy to everybody, he loved people. Just like the other tributes given by friends we were well aware of his best qualities. He loved to stop and talk, smile, tell stories and jokes and most of all make his friends laugh. Since I have known his family for over 45 years he never changed. A memory I will never forget was when my youngest son and I were walking into Target there was Mike coming in at the same time. Hey Deb how are you today, what are you coming in for?? Well Mike my baby here is 5 years old today and I promised to get him a new wrestler man. Michael stops in his tracks takes out $20 and says hey little dude, Uncle Mike wants to give you Andrew an extra wrestler guy so they can wrestle each other. Happy Birthday. Gives me a hug and off he goes. Andrew asks me - mom is he really my uncle? And I said well sometimes we say that when families are friends for so many years. Michael you never changed in 40 plus years. You were loved by all including me and will be terribly missed. My sincere sympathies to Darlene and all of the Chapman family. Love from Debbie Barcik Sekera

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Mike was like a father to me. In the last couple years I didn’t get to see him as much as we both would have liked. I’d like to think his positive outlook on life and love for others made him happy knowing I was out working on myself. He always wanted what was best for me and the people he cared about. Even in times when you knew he was upset or in a bad mood, he rarely ever showed it. He wanted people to be smiling and having a good time. I remember he told me that life is short and fleeting and you never know when it might end. Mike had a good friend pass at a young age and he really turned that horrific passing into something positive. Death is sad but Mike was able to turn that tragic event into a silver lining.. He always tried to push that message of positivity, genuine connection and love for your fellow man. Anywhere we went, he would introduce himself and make strangers feel like old friends. At restaurants he’d always get the servers name and introduce himself, he would tip well and converse and make people laugh. He made people feel seen and humanized at their jobs. As a former paramedic, I’ve seen many people in their last moments. And I want to say that Mike really was at peace and was able to see the people he cared about before he passed. Not many people ever get to go surrounded by loved ones, being able to hear and hopefully say the things that otherwise would be left unsaid/unheard. Mike truly loved people, more than anything else. ( and his dogs) As a kid, Mike gave me and my friends jobs at the plaza. Helping us develop work ethic and healthy appreciation for work. My friend Danny got his first ever camera after working all summer for Mike. Now Danny is the ceo of his own media company in Chicago. He really helped people monetarily and mentally achieve their goals. I was able to buy my first ever big purchase as kid (iPod classic) after working all summer for him. He always wanted to know what new music I was listening to. Surprisingly, Mike absolutely loved the metal band Lamb of God after I showed him and we’d listen to them at blast in his car on the way to guitar center. Mike was able to help a young kid become a confident young man. Mike would take me to guitar center when my mom was busy working and didn’t want to see me sit alone in the Salon. He believed in me when others thought the idea of me learning music would be annoying. He’d buy me some of our favorite food (Village Tavern), take me to play expensive guitars and drums. But most importantly he looked me in the eye and told me I was good, when I clearly wasn’t. But as a kid, all you want is for you “Dad” to tell you they’re proud. And I played those drums and guitars terribly with all my heart just to make Mike proud. That sort of believe in me was vital to my success later in life. I wish I got to play live in for Mike with my old band. But, Before Mike passed, I showed him the most beautiful song I wrote after all these years and he smiled such a big smile. I told him it was all because of him I was able to write music. like to think he was proud. I like to think that’s how he feels about everyone he knows when they succeed and follow their desires. Mike was a great guy with a big heart, contagious laugh and the warmest smile. I hope Mike affected everyone the same way he did for me. Mike passed knowing he made a difference in my life, in others lives and to him, that was all he could ask for in life. I hope we all carry on that positive attitude Mike had so we can honor his memory properly. Love you Mike, We’re all come from star dust and in the end we will all return. See you again one day buddy.

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Mike lit up a room when he entered…

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I am so sorry. I have fond memories of playing football with Mike in your back yard when we were younger. He was a great guy. Praying for your family.

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Love you grandpa. Miss you.

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Uncle Michael , we love you and we will definitely miss you! Kids and I will miss your smile, your laugh, , your funny jokes! I loved how loud we were always talking about football and other sports! You were so fun to call and just talk about anything and laugh the whole time! I will miss that! You could definitely be in the bad mood and never know! Michael always put a smile on my face and my kids faces! Till we meet again, buddy, I will always think of you and it will always put me in a good mood and a smile on my face. I love you so much- rest in peace.

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Condolences to Mike's family, friends and loved ones. For a time, Mike and I were best friends. He would bring my Mom flowers randomly. He would bring my siblings gifts randomly. He was always giving. I could not have ever asked for a better human as a best friend in high school than Mike. He had a huge, selfless heart...a wicked sense of humor...always a smile and would do anything for anybody. I lost touch with him many, many years ago...but his friendship is still one of the few in my life I cherish as much. Hope he's up there with Mike Brock, smiling down on us all (with those white hi-tops, tight jeans and sleeveless white tee, he loved emulating that Freddie Mercury look). Rest in Power Mike!! You will be missed!!!!

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You're Home with our Lord Mike love uncle Joe and aunt Della

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What a great guy! Such a good friend he was to our family with love and guidance. Love you Mike!❤️❤️

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We know you are Home with our Lord uncle Joe and aunt Esca

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