Michael T. Votava
Michael T. Votava, 65, of Downers Grove. Longtime companion of Cheryl Gilio. Loving brother of Charles (Sharon), Frank (Debra), John, Jim (Darlene Bartel), Christine (Michael) DiGiovanni, Candace (Bob) Schroeder, and Dennis (Nancy). Survived by Cheryl’s children: Cristen Carter (fiancé Dennis Stapleton), Michelle Gilio, Andrea (Ian) McClure, and grandchildren Nick, Daniela, Franki, Madelyn, Gia, and Jackson. Fond uncle of many. Visitation 3 to 9pm Fri., Sept. 21, 2018 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th St. (at Fairview Ave.), Downers Grove where Funeral Service will be held at 10am on Sat., Sept. 22, 2018. Interment private. Funeral home phone 630/964-6500 or www.hjfunerals.com.
Dear Votava Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of Mike. We were coworkers at The Great Escape for many years. Mike was a really nice guy. Please accept our condolences. I know Mike will be missed.
Sincere Sympathy,
Brad and Kelly Dewees.
bill briski:
September 18, 2018 at 11:20 am
Dear Votava Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of Mike. We worked together at F.I.M. and at The Great Escape.
We will all miss Mike…so helpful and knowledgable….always friendly and smiling.
Had a certain quiet classiness that comes with good family.
We extend our love and prayers to the Votava family, and family friendship, as always.
I AM SO BLESSED TO HAVE BEEN MIKES FRIEND.MINE AND MY FAMILYS LIFE WILL MISS HIS LOVE KINDNESS AND RESPECT.GREAT MAN.
Dear Votava Family,
Wendy and I would like to express our deepest condolences to you on the passing of Michael.
I met Michael back in 1993 when I first started working at The Great Escape (Pool-A
Rama). I got to know Mike very well over those years, and considered him a good
friend. I will miss him and all of the conservations that we used to have
together.
Dear Votava brothers and sisters, Our hearts go out to all of you for the loss of brother Michael. It is hard to believe almost 10 years to the day after losing your mom. Heaven must have gotten lonely for her and she needed one of her own. Mike was the best person and friend any one could hope to have in this life. Donna and I will miss his smile ,laugh, and the returned phone calls that will not ever happen .Love to you all .Tom & Donna