James C. Michaels, 87, husband for 55 years of Dale, nee Long; father of Douglas (Holli) and Nicholas (Kristen); grandfather of Alex, Carisa, Bonnie, Zach, Luke, Emily, Jeremiah, Savannah and Iris; brother of Lorrane (Philip) Geraci and son of the late Charles and Irene. Visitation Friday, December 30th, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 S. Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood, Il. 60107. Funeral Saturday, December 31st, 10:00 am. Interment Resurrection Catholic Cemetery 7201 Archer Rd, Justice, IL. In lieu of flowers donations to The Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter 8430 W Bryn Mawr Ave #800, Chicago, IL 60631 would be appreciated.