Michael J. Holt, age 61, of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2012. He was born January 18, 1951 in San Diego, California the son of Robert John and Yolanda Polanco (Estrada) Holt. Mike moved to Battle Creek with his family at the age of 15 and was a 1970 graduate of Lakeview High School. He had worked for the Grand Trunk Railroad, Denso Manufacturing for over 10 years and most recently for Delphi Steering Systems. Mike was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He served as a Eucharistic minister, loved to travel, collect and repair cars, and enjoyed listening to music. Mike is survived by his mother, Yolanda Holt of Battle Creek; daughter: Shawna M. Holt of Battle Creek; five brothers and sisters: Robert (Sherry) Holt of Alta Loma, CA, Brenda (Ken) Mayes of Austin, TX, Jack (Amber) Holt of Redlands, CA, David (Kristie) Holt of Santa Anna, CA and Tim (Dora) Holt of Yucaipa, CA; many nieces and nephews; one grandniece and one grandnephew. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother: Patrick Dennis Holt. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with interment to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Mike’s family will receive friends at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home on Sunday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. with the Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Diabetes Association, American Kidney Foundation or American Heart Association.