Myoung Koo (Mike) Lee was born on May 7, 1940, in what is now South Korea. He immigrated to the United States to pursue his education and met his wife Jhung Seon (Kim) Lee at college. They married and settled in Mt. Prospect, Illinois where they raised two sons, Canto and Santo.
Mike was a hardworking and successful entrepreneur, who owned and operated several businesses. He also enjoyed dancing, gardening, spending time with his grandsons, and practicing martial arts. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his wife Kim, who passed away in 2013, and his son Canto, who died in 2012. He is survived by his son Santo (Darcy) and three grandsons, Brady (19), Gavin (16), and Duncan (10).
Memorial services and burial will be private.
Mike era un empresario exitoso y trabajador, que poseía y operaba varios negocios. También disfrutaba bailar, hacer jardinería, pasar tiempo con sus nietos y practicar artes marciales. Fue un devoto esposo, padre, abuelo y amigo, a quien todos los que lo conocieron lo extrañarán muchísimo.
Le precedieron en la muerte su esposa Kim, quien falleció en 2013, y su hijo Canto, quien murió en 2012. Le sobreviven su hijo Santo (Darcy) y tres nietos, Brady (19), Gavin (16), y Duncan (10).
Los servicios conmemorativos y el entierro serán privados.