Michael A. Somodi

Michael A. Somodi, 69, of Odell, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 13, 2025. He was born on June 29, 1955, in Chicago, the son of Joseph and Donna Somodi. He worked as an auto painter, and then as a computer aid designer for 30 years. He was a lifelong fishing enthusiast. Mike enjoyed camping with his family and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed sitting around with friends and family playing cards every chance he got. On June 8, 1991 he married Shirley Lakotich. Mike was a devoted family man who loved his wife Shirley of 33 years and was a doting father of 3. He was 1 of 11 siblings and his love of family purely stemmed from his younger years. He had a gentle soul. Mike enjoyed life and had a great attitude with a genuine and kind heart. He was a Cubs baseball fan; and enjoyed all sports, especially when his children participated. Mike also had a strong faith in Jesus Christ. Mike is survived by his loving wife, Shirley (Lakotich) Somodi; daughters, Marissa Somodi, Charlotte Somodi; son, Benjamin Somodi; brothers, Stephen Somodi, Frank (Pamela) Somodi, John (Andrea) Somodi, William Somodi, Andrew (Amanda) Somodi; sisters, Barbara (William) Bennett, Elizabeth (David) Schuster, Andrea Lipson, Mary Somodi, Julianna (David) Patricoski; brother-in-law Frank (Janet) Lakotich; sisters-in-law, Linda Schargorodsky, Donna (Tim) Maslan, and Diane Clanton;an uncle and numerous nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Somodi and Donna Somodi; mother-in-law, Myrtle Lakotich; and brother-in-law Anthony Schargorodsky. Mike will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. A memorial service will be held at Knights of Columbus in Odell on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM; celebration of life at 4:30 PM. Relatives and friends are invited.