Martin A. Urba
June 13, 1952 — October 22, 2016
Martin A. Urba, LCPC, CAADC, age 64, entered into eternal life on Saturday, October 22, 2016.
Martin is survived by one brother, Tom (Sharon) Urba; one sister, Dolores (the late Adolph) Barauskas; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Julia (nee Stoskus) Urba; brother, Charles N. (Betty) Urba.
Martin was a longtime resident of Crest Hill, IL. He worked as a counselor at a number of alternative schools and recently retired from Guardian Angel Home Dillard Harris School. He was a member of the JJC Chorale. Martin performed with JJC Theatre Department in plays such as “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” as Big Daddy. He graduated from Brother Rice High School in the Class of 1970 and University of Illinois Champaign where he earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees. Martin was a dedicated Chicago Bears and White Sox fan. He enjoyed the simple joys of life such as gardening, nature, friendships, and family.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Joliet Junior College Foundation for the Martin Urba Memorial Scholarship, 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL 60435.
A Celebration of Martin’s life will begin on Friday, October 28, 2016 with a visitation from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Rd, Joliet, IL 60435. A funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Per Martin’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded.