Michael Finerty Haeger, 75, of Lisle, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2022 at Edward Hospital in Naperville, IL. He was born May 10, 1947 in Aurora, Illinois.
Michael was a graduate of Marmion Military Academy in Aurora, IL, St Benedict's College in Atchison, KS and earned a Masters Degree from Lewis University. He served as the Deputy Chief of Police in Woodridge, IL and then as the Chief of Police for sixteen years in Wheeling, IL until his retirement. He then worked for the DuPage County Circuit Court for several more years. He was the past President of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police and a committee member of the Illinois Police Officers Memorial. He was a resident of Villa St. Benedict in Lisle, IL and a member of the Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by his wife Nancy Conley Haeger; three children, Kathy (Kirk) Peterson, Megan (Markus) Schoppmann, James Haeger; two step children, Sean (Cindy) Conley, Brendan (Judy) Conley; ten grandchildren, Kaden Michael and Kristian Peterson, Max and Maddie Schoppmann, Madison, Lauren and Raya Conley, Aidan, Connor and Ashley Conley; two brothers, David (Joan) Haeger, John (Cecily) Haeger; several nieces, nephews, and cousins especially Jennifer (Terry) Anweiler; his former wife and friend, Jane Haeger.
He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Mary (Finerty) Haeger.
Funeral services will be held Monday, May 16, 2022 at 10:00 AM at St. Marks Church, 320 Franklin Street Geneva, IL 60134. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Montgomery, IL.
Visitation will be held Sunday, May 15, 2022 from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 North Lake Street, Aurora, Illinois 630-631-5500. Please visit our website at www.daleidenmortuary.com where you may leave condolences for Michael's family.
Memorial contributions may be made in Michael's name to Villa St. Benedict Foundation, 1920 Maple Ave, Lisle IL 60532 or St. Joseph's Indian School P.O. Box 100 Chamberlain, SD 57325 or the White Paws German Shepherd Rescue at www.wpgsr.com .