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In memory of
Michael Joseph Holtz
October 4, 1954 - February 9, 2026
Oct 4, 1954 - Feb 9, 2026
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Please consider a donation to Celebrating Mike: Support for the Holtz Familia.
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Obituary
Michael Joseph Holtz, 71, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, in Kansas City, surrounded by family. Mike was Born on October 4, 1954, in Rosemont, Illinois. He was adopted at 3 days old to his parents Nicholas and Rose Holtz. Mike lived a life defined by hard work, humor, and an unwavering devotion to his family and community.
Mike graduated from Rosemont High school in Rosemont, Illinois in 1973. He immediately began a career …
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Memories & condolences
Dad,
They say you don’t choose your family, but if I were given a thousand lifetimes, I would choose you in every singl…
Dad,
They say you don’t choose your family, but if I were given a thousand lifetimes, I would choos…
Dad,
They say you don’t choose your family, but if I were given …
From the moment I met Mike until the very last words he uttered to me, he was nothing short of amazing. He was a light …
From the moment I met Mike until the very last words he uttered to me, he was nothing short of amaz…
From the moment I met Mike until the very last words he uttered …
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What causes did Michael care about most?
Rescuing packs of wild untamed chihuahuas from Mexico to prevent them from taking do…
Rescuing packs of wild untamed chihuahuas from Mexico to prevent them from taking down herds o…
Rescuing packs of wild untamed chihuahuas from Mexico to prevent them from taking down herds of cattle.
What were Michael's favorite vacation spots?
Colorado
Colorado
Colorado
What were Michael's favorite ways to spend free time?
He loved cruising in his hot rods, restoring and working on cars, fixing and tinkeri…
He loved cruising in his hot rods, restoring and working on cars, fixing and tinkering with th…
He loved cruising in his hot rods, restoring and working on cars, fixing and tinkering with things, spending time with …
What was Michael's favorite color?
Red, Black
Red, Black
Red, Black
Timeline
Born
October 4th, 1954
Graduated from high school
1973
Rosemont, IL
Got married to Laura Holtz
December 24th, 1982
Trinidad, CO
Survived by
Laura Holtz
Wife
Joshua Holtz
Son
Kierstin Holtz
Daughter-in-law
Christine Lawson
Step-daughter
Jacqueline Hall
Step-daughter
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Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services
Lasting impact
Michael donated organs
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