Michael Edward Hawkins

October 21, 1936 - May 10, 2013

Michael Edward Hawkins, a lifelong resident of Chicago, passed away on May 10 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born to Jason and Laura (Ryan) Hawkins in 1936, he graduated from St. Mel High School in 1954 where he was a member of the City of Chicago High School Basketball championship team, attended Loyola University where he later worked as Dean of Men, and later received a graduate degree from John Marshall Law School.  He had a long career as a lawyer and political activist in the Chicago area. He was an avid photographer, bicyclist and traveler. He is survived by his dear friend and companion, Katherine ''Kay'' Jeans, daughters, Jennifer Fox Hawkins and Bridget Hawkins, his son, Jeff Hawkins, grandchildren Jemma and Beckett Fox, and his former wife Fran (Finn) Weekly. A memorial Mass will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, June 15 at the chapel of The Little Sisters of the Poor Chicago, 2325 N. Lakewood, Chicago, IL 60614.   Memorial donations are requested to Little Sisters.