Mike's friend Lee Nysted notified us and sent this:

Deceased Classmate: Schoenhoft, Mike
Date Of Birth: November -20-1952
Date Deceased: June-8-2012
Age at Death: 59
Cause of Death: 
Classmate City: Glenview
Classmate State: IL
Classmate Country: USA
Was a Veteran: No 
Survived By: He is survived by his loving wife Vicky Coleman Schoenhoft, his beloved sons, Ryan Schoenhoft and Jeremy Schoenhoft, his devoted step-children Robert Coleman (Renee Martin), Laura Coleman (Brian Brehart) and John Coleman (Tracy Distefano), his grandchildren, Robert Coleman III, Ryan Coleman, Lyla Brehart, and Emmaline Brehart and his brothers, John (Maxine) Schoenhoft, Rob (Jan) Schoenhoft, Jim (Ginger) Schoenhoft and Chris (Suzie) Schoenhoft as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Michael T. Schoenhoft, 59 of Glenview, IL passed away suddenly on Friday, June 8, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife Vicky Coleman Schoenhoft, his beloved sons, Ryan Schoenhoft and Jeremy Schoenhoft, his devoted step-children Robert Coleman (Renee Martin), Laura Coleman (Brian Brehart) and John Coleman (Tracy Distefano), his grandchildren, Robert Coleman III, Ryan Coleman, Lyla Brehart, and Emmaline Brehart and his brothers, John (Maxine) Schoenhoft, Rob (Jan) Schoenhoft, Jim (Ginger) Schoenhoft and Chris (Suzie) Schoenhoft as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Ginny Schoenhoft, and by his sister, Rita Schoenhoft. Michael was born in St. Louis, MO and raised in Highland Park, IL. Michael’s love of music started early and spanned the rest of his life. In grade school he began playing the bass where he and some of his friends started the band Meadow. During the 1960's and 70's he played in Symphonic Flights and then in Always. In the late 1970’s through 1982, Michael was part of the disco group Ed Fogel’s Cabaret Band where he toured worldwide. In the 1990’s Michael and his brothers formed Straight Up. After they disbanded, he and his brothers still got together once a year for a jam session. In 1979 his brother Rob started Ancient Tree Furniture Restoration and Repair. When Michael wasn't touring with his band, he assisted Rob. In 1982, Michael took over the shop working as a refinisher while Rob took over on-site touch up work. As master refinishers with a passion for perfection, Michael and Rob brought Ancient Tree to prominence as one of the most respected and sought after restoration shops on the North Shore. Michael was a Bonsai expert and spent most of his spare time with his grandchildren. As someone who was always concerned about the needs of others, Michael was generous in lending helping hands whenever he was needed. He will be sorely missed but treasured in our hearts forever.

Michael T. Schoenhoft (November 20, 1952 - June 8, 2012) Send Flowers Send Sympathy Gifts Send Sympathy Card View/Sign Guest Book | Create Memorial Website Michael T. Schoenhoft, 59 of Glenview, IL passed away suddenly on Friday, June 8, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife Vicky Coleman Schoenhoft, his beloved sons, Ryan Schoenhoft and Jeremy Schoenhoft, his devoted step-children Robert Coleman (Renee Martin), Laura Coleman (Brian Brehart) and John Coleman (Tracy Distefano), his grandchildren, Robert Coleman III, Ryan Coleman, Lyla Brehart, and Emmaline Brehart and his brothers, John (Maxine) Schoenhoft, Rob (Jan) Schoenhoft, Jim (Ginger) Schoenhoft and Chris (Suzie) Schoenhoft as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Ginny Schoenhoft, and by his sister, Rita Schoenhoft. Michael was born in St. Louis, MO and raised in Highland Park, IL. Michael’s love of music started early and spanned the rest of his life. In grade school he began playing the bass where he and some of his friends started the band Meadow. During the 1960's and 70's he played in Symphonic Flights and then in Always. In the late 1970’s through 1982, Michael was part of the disco group Ed Fogel’s Cabaret Band where he toured worldwide. In the 1990’s Michael and his brothers formed Straight Up. After they disbanded, he and his brothers still got together once a year for a jam session. In 1979 his brother Rob started Ancient Tree Furniture Restoration and Repair. When Michael wasn't touring with his band, he assisted Rob. In 1982, Michael took over the shop working as a refinisher while Rob took over on-site touch up work. As master refinishers with a passion for perfection, Michael and Rob brought Ancient Tree to prominence as one of the most respected and sought after restoration shops on the North Shore. Michael was a Bonsai expert and spent most of his spare time with his grandchildren. As someone who was always concerned about the needs of others, Michael was generous in lending helping hands whenever he was needed. He will be sorely missed but treasured in our hearts forever.