Oak Brook, Illinois
1981 - 2016
Michael C. 'Mike' Olenec born on July 25, 1981 and at peace on July 12, 2016. Mike was the beloved son of Donald and JoAnn, nee Bankson. Mike loved all things outdoors, including hunting, camping and fishing. He was always pursuing the elusive muskie. Mike was a very social young man. He was kind...
Read MoreMay the heavy feeling in your heart be the hand of God offering you peace. May you find joy in your fond memories of a wonderful son.
Love, Doug
Doug Lia
July 23, 2016 | Elk Grove Village, IL
Thinking of you. May sweet memories sustain you in the days and weeks ahead.
Jill Susong
July 23, 2016 | Woodridge, IL
Though it has been years since I've seen Mike, the wonderful memories of him coming to our home and spending time with our family have stuck with me. He was an amazing young man, and he was taken too soon. My sincere condolences for your loss. I believe that we were truly blessed to have him in our lives, even if for a short time. My thoughts, prayers, and love are with you and your family.
Andrea Valdez
July 22, 2016 | Carol Stream, IL
Such a beautiful person inside and out. I just came from the wake and I regret not knowing him as much as the people gathered for him. My memories of him always have him smiling and welcoming, even though I was just one of his friend's little sisters. He treated me and my family like his own and I will never forget his kindness. Thanks for coming to my wedding party, Mike. It was a nice surprise. I'll always smile when I think of you.
Alyssa Meholli
July 22, 2016 | Carol Stream, IL
Our Father in heaven, may your name be held holy, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.Matthew 6:9, 10, (The Jerusalem Bible). This Kingdom is a real Government that will soon take away all sickness, pain, sorrow and death. Our deep condolences.
bvd
July 21, 2016 | GA
My Dearest Don & Jo:
Our prayers are with you. I shall always have a smile on my face thinking of Michael. His energy, smile, love of life, and kind heart warmed my heart. I loved his bright mind and quest for a new adventure. I am very proud and blesses to have walked with him in his short life on earth. He made a difference to all who knew him.
Love and prayers,
Lana Schade
Lana Schade
July 21, 2016
Mike what can I say , you were the first friend I met of Zach's and you totally accepted me and cheered us on . You were def one of a kind, yet one of the nicest people I've ever met . You loved our daughter since I was pregnant 4 years ago and even came to help with my baby shower , you were at the hospital with us even to celebrate her life on New Year's Eve for that matter after she was born . We love you and you will never be forgotten , you will always be remembered as one of the...
Heather Garcia
July 21, 2016 | Downers Grove, IL
We hadn't spoken in what seems like a whole lifetime. But, as fate would have it, 12 years later, we find each other. The second we exchanged hellos, I was back to my 19-year-old self, reliving all of the ridiculousness that came with being in a serious relationship at that age. I thought that we had more time to figure out when we could get together and catch up on the last decade of growing up, but, here we are my friend. Now I am remembering things from our time together that remain...
Ashley B.
July 20, 2016 | Bolingbrook, IL
I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to Mike's family. I met him in high school and we stayed in touch a bit thereafter. I never forgot about him. He was always kind and a good friend and will be missed by all.
Noel W.
July 20, 2016 | Warrenville, IL