SPRINGFIELD, IL - Michael Patrick Valasek, 60, of Springfield passed away Friday January 18, 2019, at Memorial's Hospice – Heritage Health.

He was born July 3, 1958, in Omaha, Nebraska to Frank and Jean Valasek.  He married Mary Lou Kulis on April 17, 1982, in Wauconda, IL. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou and sister, Teri Kohnke.

Michael was owner and operator of various business enterprises.  He enjoyed golfing, fishing, riding his motorcycle, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his parents, Frank and Jean; daughter, Katie Valasek; son, Jacob Valasek; siblings, Steve (wife, Mary), Jeanne and Ginger (husband, Terry); and several nieces and nephews.