Michael J. Holba

MICHAEL J. HOLBA

"God Bless our best friend, our rock, our hero, husband and dad."

Age 64, of Mokena, passed away Saturday, February 18th, 2017 at his home in Mokena.

Mike is survived by his loving family, wife, Susan Holba (Drzewiecki), children, Kelly (David) Hartman, Brian (Megan) Holba, siblings, Maryann (Michael) Leimbach, Patricia Pierce, Theresa (Steven) Spearson, grandchildren; better known as "Papa's Team", Kyle Hartman, Noah Hartman, Coldyn Holba, Brentyn Holba and Trecyn Holba.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph & Marie Holba (Moran) and brother-in-law James Pierce.

Mike was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Mokena. He was a former Coach of the Mokena Burros and a longtime Illinois Sports Official.

Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Road, New Lenox, IL 60451 on Tuesday, February 21st, 2017 from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Funeral service, Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017 with prayers at the funeral home at 9:30 AM and then to St. Mary Catholic Church, 19515 S. 115th Avenue, Mokena, IL 60448 for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society would be greatly appreciated. For information www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com or 815-485-3200.