Michael ‘Mike’ L. Souba, 72, passed away January 31, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born November 8, 1950, in Fairmont, NE, to Donald Souba and Stella (Ruhl) Souba.
Mike was a 1968 graduate of Burrton High School, Burrton, KS. He graduated from Hutchinson Community College, formerly Hutchinson Community Junior College, and attended Wichita State University. Mike served in the United States Army from April 1970 to November 1971.
Growing up in a small town helped build the foundation for Mike’s strong work ethic. He was always interested in everything. In high school, he was a class officer and participated in drama, chorus and most sports. Mike’s love for sports continued into adulthood. He played softball, volleyball and walleyball. Mike especially enjoyed playing on the same team as his son, Matthew. He was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Chiefs and the University of Kansas basketball.
Mike’s education was interrupted when he was drafted into the United States Army. He was honored to be stationed at West Point as a photographer. Mike’s favorite assignments were traveling with generals and photographing dignitaries and entertainers. This experience was forever a source of pride.
He continued in photography for the rest of his life. Mike became a Certified Master Photographer while working at the Dillons Advertising Department and later owned his own business, Freelance Photography. His most recent employment was in the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Imaging Department as the PACS Administrator. Mike loved what he did and all the friends he made along the way. These memories made up many of his life stories.
Mike’s deepest loves were his wife, Adzianna, and his son, Matthew and family. He loved being a ‘Pops.’ Mike was always the proud father and grandfather. As head of the family, he always made everyone feel loved, safe and secure.
Mike felt it was important to stay up-to-date with current events. “You can make better decisions if you know what is coming.” Mike, we love you and miss you…and will take your advice, “always look both ways!”
On November 21, 1979, Michael married Adzianna Pinney, in Hutchinson, KS. They shared over 43 years of marriage,
Michael is survived by: his wife, Adzianna Souba of Hutchinson, KS; son, Matthew (Trudy) Souba of Wichita, KS; grandsons, Linkon Souba and Dominik Souba; sisters, Shirley (Rod Smith) Hoskinson of Greeley, CO, Karen (Myrl) Base of Halstead, KS, and Bette (David) Hoskinson of Hutchinson, KS; sister-in-law, Joletta (Rusty) Seibel of Hutchinson, KS; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; sister, Peggy Collins; and parents-in-law, Eli and Adzianna Pinney.
A ‘come-and-go’ visitation, with the family present, will be from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary. Military honors will be conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard at 10 a.m., Saturday, February 11, at Elliott Mortuary. Friends may sign the book from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, February 5, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, February 6, through Friday, February 10, at Elliott Mortuary. Cremation has taken place.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Free Speech TV, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.