Michael William Osborne

Michael William Osborne, 50, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, June 29th surrounded by his loving family following a tragic motorcycle accident. “Mike”  loved his family and grandchildren immensely. Mike was the rock of his family and wasn’t only his kid’s father but their best friend.  He never met anyone he didn’t consider a friend, made everyone laugh in any situation, would go above and beyond to help anyone in need of help, and was always thinking of others. He was a huge hockey fan, including playing, refereeing and watching his beloved Blackhawks.  He was currently employed by AAA Sales and Engineering and had just accepted his dream job as CEO and President of the Janesville, Wisconsin Chamber of commerce.

Mike was born September 8, 1970 in Ontario Canada. He married Kathie Ball on December 31, 1996. He is survived by his wife and three children, Amie (Douglas) Zielinski, Tristin and Brooke. Three grandchildren, Layla, Kolten and Housten Zielinski, brothers Chris and Jimmer and his parents William and Mary-Jane Osborne and sister in-laws Judy Belanger and Debbie Roy and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held Friday July 2^nd  12-4 p.m.,at the Damn Bar, 65 N River lane, Geneva IL.