Michael Cherwenka, age 84, of Niles, husband of Ilse Cherwenka nee Engler; loving father of Robert (Lesley) Cherwenka, Michael (Tolla) Cherwenka, Anita (Adam) Halick and Doris (Ted) Romans; cherished grandfather of many; dear brother of Paul Tscherwenka; fond uncle of many. Visitation at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N, Milwaukee Ave. Niles, Il. Thursday 4:00 pm. - 8:00 pm. Funeral Friday 12:00 noon to St Thecla Church for Mass at 1:00 pm. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.