Michael B. Eichstadt, 63, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 10, 2017 at his home. He was born Sept. 30, 1954 in Fort Bragg, NC, was a 1972 graduate of Maine West High School in Des Plaines and has lived in Vernon Hills since 1989. He was a carpenter and the former owner of ARK Development, Inc. and volunteered his construction skills to help build his church. He was also a former active member of The Chapel in Grayslake. Surviving are his wife Susan Eichstadt; 2 children, Jason (Crystal) Lock and Amelia Eichstadt; 2 grandchildren, Jaxon and Layla; sister, Marilyn Grantner and brother, Frank (Carol) Eichstadt.