Michael Allen Verheyen "Mick" age 56 died unexpectedly at home on Friday, February 2, 2024. He was born in Racine, Wisconsin on February 25, 1967, son of Susan Verheyen (Cronin) and Brian Verheyen. Mick was a graduate of William Horlick High School, Class of 1985. His passion was cooking. Starting his culinary career as a pizza maker at Wells Brothers Restaurant. Mick began his fine dining career at the Main Street Bistro in Racine. His career took him to the Chicagoland area where he worked at numerous prestigious restaurants including Gibson's and Wolfgang Puck's. An avid Green Bay Packers and Chicago Cub fan, Mick enjoyed all sports especially the seasons he spent playing with the Racine Kenosha Rugby Football Club. As he got his older, his passion for the game of golf grew. Mick is survived by his children, Jack Verheyen, Grace Verheyen and Ryan Verheyen, his parents, Susan Verheyen (Cronin) and Brian (Cynder) Verheyen, his brother Peter (Deb) Verheyen, his nieces and nephew and many cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. Two services are planned to remember Mick. Saturday February 17, 2024 at Cooney Funeral Home, Park Ridge, Illinois. Visitation from 11am to Noon with a prayer service to follow. Sunday February 18, 2024 at Marsh-Meredith &Acklam Funeral Home, Racine, Wisconsin. Visitation from Noon to 1pm with a prayer service to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the children have been suggested.