Michael A. Stroka 1969-2023

Michael A. Stroka of Western Springs, passed away June 14, 2023, at the age of 53.

He was the most adoring husband to his wife, Nancy, and devoted father to their four children: William, Elizabeth, Margaret, and Edward. He was a pillar to his father, Albert "Bud," and late mother, Susan "Sue" Stroka.

Mike is survived by his mother-in-law Grace Shon, brother-in-law Phillip Shon (Leah), seven siblings: Donna (Jack) Brunner, James (Yvonne) Stroka, Paul (Elizabeth) Stroka, Thomas (Maureen) Stroka, Martin Stroka, Mary (Michael) Payne, and Maureen (Peter) Hlawitschka, as well as 17 nieces and nephews - all who will remember his sense of humor and devotion to the family.

Mike was the CEO of the American Nutrition Association, which he founded after suffering a serious health condition that was reversed through nutrition. Leaving behind a career in management consulting, his focus and life mission was to move nutrition to the core of our health and health care system.

Mike received an MBA from the University of Virginia's Darden Graduate School of Business Administration and a JD from UVA School of Law with Distinction after graduating magna cum laude at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. He was a licensed Illinois attorney and a licensed nutritionist in Illinois. He was also a certified nutrition specialist. (CNS).

Memorial gifts to help defray living and educational costs for Mike's children may be made with a check to: M.A. Stroka Childrens Gift Trust and mailed to PO Box 165 Western Springs, IL 60558.