Michael left us on July 12,2026 and is in the presence of the Lord. Michael obeyed the gospel of Christ in October 2003. He did this by the biblical baptism teaching in which one must have to receive the Holy Spirit which is found in Acts 2:38.

He graduated from Penn High School in 1984, where he was awarded Best Lead Technician in high school Drama Club.

Mike was such a loving son, brother, and loved his niece (Emma) and nephew (Jay.)

He loved dancing and teaching various genres of dance to others. He belonged to several dance clubs throughout the Michiana Area.

He enjoyed riding his Trikke in the Elkhart and Wakarusa area and in parades with other Trikke enthusiast in Schoolcraft, MI.

Michael worked at Carpenters in Elkhart for over 20 years, retiring due to his illness.

Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Richard and Rose of Granger, brothers, Douglas (Jamie) of Rockford, MI and Kenneth (Jessica) of New Carlisle, IN: and his niece and nephew mentioned above.

Mike left a lasting impression on all those that knew him and will be dearly missed. He requested private family services.

Mike was laid to rest at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Masonic Garden, Osceola, IN