Michael “Mike” J. Podlena, 69, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 in Beloit. He was born June 14, 1951 in Ellsworth to James and Doloris (Voeltz) Podlena.
Mike was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth County. He retired from the U.S. Army after a career that included service during the Gulf War. He then worked for Independent Salt Company in Kanopolis. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church and Ellsworth VFW Post 6485.
Mike is survived by his daughter, Heather Wolting (Ryan) of Sylvan Grove, KS; sons, Justin Podlena and Paul Ryan Podlena (Laura) both of Massachusetts; daughter, Tamara McDaniel (Kurtis) of Scott City, KS; grandchildren, Hannah and Kaley Wolting and Jackson Podlena; mother, Doloris Podlena of Ellsworth; and brothers, Darrell Podlena of Ellsworth, Roger Podlena (Gwenna) of Kanopolis, and Robert Podlena of Blue Springs, MO. He was preceded in death by his father, James Podlena.
Visitation: 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 2, 2020 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth.
Graveside service: 1:30 p.m., Monday, November 2, 2020 at Kanopolis Cemetery, Kanopolis, KS.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Mike Podlena Memorial, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439. parsonsfh.com