Michael Holtz

Michael E. Holtz, 64, of Normal, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal.

His funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington. Burial will be private. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Toys for Tots of McLean County.

Mike was born on December 31, 1960, in Bloomington, the son of Ronald and Lorraine (O’Brokta) Holtz.

He is survived by three sons, Adam Holtz, Roy, Utah, Brent Holtz and Erik Holtz, both of Normal; one sister, Kathleen (Rich) Rowatt, Normal; four brothers, Ronald (Rita) Holtz, Sanford, NC, Bruce (Kathy) Holtz, Bloomington, Mark Holtz, Summerville, SC and Gregory Holtz, New York, NY; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Steven Holtz.

Mike was a 1979 graduate of Central Catholic High School, where he played football and baseball. Working alongside his father in the family business, Mike became owner and operator of Holtz Plumbing and Heating, Inc for many years before his retirement. He was a member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 99 in Bloomington.

Mike had played golf and softball on the Holtz Plumbing softball team. He also enjoyed collecting vintage toys, coaching his sons in youth football and going to the shooting range with them.

Mike will be forever known for his Christmas décor at his home on Hovey Ave. in Normal…thirteen hundred blow molds, in the yard, porch, roof, everywhere! He became a local legend, then nationally noticed. He even made the New York Times and became many memes that were sent through social media all around the world!

Mike was a generous man always helping others in need, he was charismatic and had a great sense of humor. Mike was very passionate about his beliefs and causes. He will be truly missed by his family and many friends.

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