Grundy County Coroner’s Office Announcement

April 16, 2025

Grundy County Coroner John Callahan’s Office is confirming the body of the missing Minooka man was found late Tuesday afternoon 4/15/25.

Callahan states a civilian member of a search team discovered the body around 5:00 pm.   Mariano Kotrba 24 of Minooka was last seen on April 9, 2025 in Minooka.  Several searches had been taken place over the past week.

Mariano Kotrba was pronounced deceased shortly before 6:00 pm Tuesday.  His death appears to be self-inflicted.

Callahan states the family is grateful for the outreach of support in the search for their son/brother.  Unfortunately the outcome isn’t what anyone had hoped and prayed for but now we ask you give the family privacy and respect during this difficult time. 

The death investigation continues with the Coroner’s Office and Grundy County Sheriff and Minooka Police Department.