A dynamic and hyperkinetic personality, Hots interacted with Chicago politicians, celebrities, lawyers, tourists, and staff, wherever he performed. Notable celebrities included former President Harry Truman and U.S. Representative Henry Hyde.
Hots played in piano bars throughout Chicago, including the old College Inn Hotel's Bamboo Room to Sherman House's College Inn to Ontario street's Chicago Chop House. Donning a turban, Hots encouraged patrons to write song titles on slips of papers that they folded; Hots would tear up the slips of papers and play the songs, entertaining all within earshot.
Norman "Hots" Michels . Pianist at the Chicago Chop House. Beloved husband of the late Dolores, nee Labedz. Loving friend of Susan Wilhelm. Dear brother of Mariruth (Joseph) Heimoski and the late Walt (Mamie) Michels . Loving uncle of Jerry (Kathleen) Hamilton. Fond cousin of Lorey (Mike) O'Grady and Mary (Dr. James) Walter. There will be a gathering of friends and family at Assumption Church, 323 W. Illinois on Wednesday at 10:00 am followed by a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. For information visit www.mem.com or call 708-636-1193. [Chicago Sun-Times (IL) - November 6, 2006]
Hots played in piano bars throughout Chicago, including the old College Inn Hotel's Bamboo Room to Sherman House's College Inn to Ontario street's Chicago Chop House. Donning a turban, Hots encouraged patrons to write song titles on slips of papers that they folded; Hots would tear up the slips of papers and play the songs, entertaining all within earshot.
Norman "Hots" Michels . Pianist at the Chicago Chop House. Beloved husband of the late Dolores, nee Labedz. Loving friend of Susan Wilhelm. Dear brother of Mariruth (Joseph) Heimoski and the late Walt (Mamie) Michels . Loving uncle of Jerry (Kathleen) Hamilton. Fond cousin of Lorey (Mike) O'Grady and Mary (Dr. James) Walter. There will be a gathering of friends and family at Assumption Church, 323 W. Illinois on Wednesday at 10:00 am followed by a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. For information visit www.mem.com or call 708-636-1193. [Chicago Sun-Times (IL) - November 6, 2006]
A dynamic and hyperkinetic personality, Hots interacted with Chicago politicians, celebrities, lawyers, tourists, and staff, wherever he performed. Notable celebrities included former President Harry Truman and U.S. Representative Henry Hyde.
Hots played in piano bars throughout Chicago, including the old College Inn Hotel's Bamboo Room to Sherman House's College Inn to Ontario street's Chicago Chop House. Donning a turban, Hots encouraged patrons to write song titles on slips of papers that they folded; Hots would tear up the slips of papers and play the songs, entertaining all within earshot.
Norman "Hots" Michels . Pianist at the Chicago Chop House. Beloved husband of the late Dolores, nee Labedz. Loving friend of Susan Wilhelm. Dear brother of Mariruth (Joseph) Heimoski and the late Walt (Mamie) Michels . Loving uncle of Jerry (Kathleen) Hamilton. Fond cousin of Lorey (Mike) O'Grady and Mary (Dr. James) Walter. There will be a gathering of friends and family at Assumption Church, 323 W. Illinois on Wednesday at 10:00 am followed by a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. For information visit www.mem.com or call 708-636-1193. [Chicago Sun-Times (IL) - November 6, 2006]
Hots played in piano bars throughout Chicago, including the old College Inn Hotel's Bamboo Room to Sherman House's College Inn to Ontario street's Chicago Chop House. Donning a turban, Hots encouraged patrons to write song titles on slips of papers that they folded; Hots would tear up the slips of papers and play the songs, entertaining all within earshot.
Norman "Hots" Michels . Pianist at the Chicago Chop House. Beloved husband of the late Dolores, nee Labedz. Loving friend of Susan Wilhelm. Dear brother of Mariruth (Joseph) Heimoski and the late Walt (Mamie) Michels . Loving uncle of Jerry (Kathleen) Hamilton. Fond cousin of Lorey (Mike) O'Grady and Mary (Dr. James) Walter. There will be a gathering of friends and family at Assumption Church, 323 W. Illinois on Wednesday at 10:00 am followed by a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. For information visit www.mem.com or call 708-636-1193. [Chicago Sun-Times (IL) - November 6, 2006]
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