Michael Lee Sobanek, 33, of Oologah, OK, passed away on April 5, 2026.

He was born on February 11, 1993. Michael grew up in Shawnee, KS until he moved to Oologah in 2009 and went to Oologah Talala High School graduating in 2011. Michael worked in an array of different areas and explored different careers. His last job was working along side his brother Max at Muncie Power Products.

Michael was known for humor, strength, and love for is family and friends. He found joy in painting, gardening, fishing, music, taking care of the families chickens, turkeys and ducks. Michael was committed to bettering himself and was very committed to keeping himself sober from alcohol and had just recently received his one and a half year sobriety chip. 

He is survived by his parents, Mark and Alyson Sobanek of Oologah, OK, siblings Nikayla Kramer of Richmond, KS (Chris), Joey Sobanek of Oologah, OK (Bailey), Shelby Kueser of Chicago, IL,  Rylee Peacher of Lees Summit, MO and Caleb Peacher of Erie, PA. Grandparents Gerald and Alyce Elliott of Overland Park, KS, Ronald Sobanek of Mission, KS.  Nieces and nephews - Jillian, Henry, Hudson and Sunny. Aunts, uncles and multiple other friends and family.  

Michael’s youngest brother Max walked along side him as they passed the same day and entered into eternal life together.

Information on a celebration of life will be posted at a future date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Alcoholics Anonymous. 

Michael will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved him.