Michael J. Noland
Passed away peacefully on June 28, 2013, at the VA Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on February 12, 1948, in Indianapolis, IN. Michael attended grade school #s 68 and 77 and graduated from Thomas Carr Howe High School in 1966. He excelled in basketball for Howe where it was quoted "Mike was one of the best big men ever to play basketball at Howe", and was later named to the Indiana All Star team. After being scouted by many colleges, he chose to play for Indiana University where they were ranked 2nd in the nation. After leaving IU he went to Vietnam to serve his country. Mike was an avid sports fan with his favorites being Indiana University Basketball, the Cincinnati Reds, and playing softball for 30 years. He was instrumental in planning golf games, card games, and relished in planning the class reunions for the Howe class of 1966, who have remained very close over the years, as well as any function allowing him to be with his many friends and loved ones. Mike was a very loyal and loving family man. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him especially his wife of nearly two years. Survivors include wife, Sharon L. Noland, mother, Patricia L. Dick, brothers Kevin (wife Gloria), Keith (wife Judy), Dave (wife Stacy), stepson Sean Hancook, stepdaughter Heather Agresta, his three precious granddaughters, nieces and a nephew. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, July 1,2013, at 4:00 p.m. at Primo Banquet Hall, 2615 National Ave, IN 46227. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, or Christ Lutheran Church of Irvington on Kitley Avenue.
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Great guy and we had a lot of fun together especially on the Golf Course.
Dan Manwaring
Friend
June 27, 2021
Fierce competitor and one of the nicest guys I have ever known.
David Dunn
June 26, 2020
Michael was my best friend in Vietnam. He certainly knew how to have fun. Rest in Peace my friend.
Sky Redpath
Friend
January 17, 2018
My prayers are with the family Mike was the Merry Prankster and the life of the party on all our Carolina golf trips many memories and friendships were made through the years due to his outings.
Al Cerulli
July 5, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to Mike's family. Although I only had the opportunity to play golf with Mike on serveral occasions I always had a fantastic time. Mike was one of those people who could keep you laughing and make you look forward to playing golf with him again.
Jeffrey Schneider
July 2, 2013
Mike was a good friend and will be missed. We had a lot of fun playing golf and those memories will be ever lasting. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time of sorrow.
Dan Manwaring
July 1, 2013
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God bring you comfort.
Bright Equipment
July 1, 2013
I will miss Mike and his presence where ever he was.
Doug Wrobel
July 1, 2013
Sharon,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mike, but he surely earned his wings. He was such a people person and great guy to know. His name will always shine at Thomas Carr Howe H.S. as such a kind person to all, and the greatest basketball player from Howe.
I am so sad that you life together was cut so short, but the memories and love that you hold in your heart for him will last a lifetime. Your marriage to Mike and your friendship for many-many years will be always & forever. I will keep you & the family in my prayers. God Bless, Karen Longere
July 1, 2013
Mike and I grew up together on Drexel ave. As little ones we had a great time throwing crabapples at each other and his brothers. We enjoyed all sporting activities that could be played in the street on the diamond or the BB court. The neighbor kids could keep up with him until he took off growing in 8th grade. You always wanted Mike on your team after that. He had a laugh that was infectious, a grin that made you wonder what he was up too, and kind words for every one. He went to Howe, I went to Scecina, but we still got together at Ray's house for our Friday night poker games. I let him fix me up with one of his lady friends and we went to a movie. The next week I was threatened by her X boyfriend. I told Mike and the phone calls stopped. Mike chose IU. and I chose Purdue but I always wanted Mike to be successful. Many more stories come to mind and I laugh as I think of each one. Sharon, Pat, Kevin, Keith, and David you are in our prayers. I feel confident. Mike is playing ball with those who have gone before him. Nail the three from the corner Mike. God Bless you all.
John Janet , Russ and Theresa Nease
June 30, 2013
i'm so sorry....my heart and prayers go out to his family.....so many wonderful memories
nanci peace
June 30, 2013
From a classmate in the stands, thanks for the memories Mike,
Rick Applegate
June 30, 2013
My prayers are with the family and love ones. I will deeply miss mike.
James Reneau
June 30, 2013
You will be missed. Howe high school reunions will never be the same. Kay ( Nagley) Tschannen and Keith
(Longboat Key ,Florida)
Kay and Keith (Nagley) Tschannen
June 30, 2013
Condolences to the family and friends. I knew Mike from our high school days and after college. A worthy opponent on the basketball court!
Nicholas S. Davis
Phoenix, AZ (formerly Beech Grove, IN)
June 30, 2013
Sorry to hear about Mike. I remember him from School #68 and Howe. Prayer is in order for his family
Ken Marshall
June 30, 2013
So sad to hear this news.
Loretta Wingfield
June 30, 2013
My sincere sympathy to Mike's family. I graduated from Beech Grove in 1967 and had memories of Mike from the Beech Grove/Howe basketball games in 1966, first at the Howe gym and then in the regionals at Tech. I remember what a competitor Mike was. I later had the privilege of playing against Mike in a few softball tournaments. This is when I really got to know him. Mike was a class act all the way. I preferred playing against Mike on an open field. I would back up in left field about as deep as possible and dare him to drop one in front of me rather than over my head. He usually tried the latter and was a not-so-easy out. I did not like facing Mike on a fenced diamond because there wasn't a fence that could contain his big bat. I hadn't seen or heard anything about Mike for several years, but I was deeply impressed by his off-the-diamond life as much as his on-the-diamond life. Rest in Peace old friend.
David Dunn
June 30, 2013
We will miss you. GooGoo Clusters will e plentiful in Heaven!
Doug and Shelley Pirtle
Doug and Shelley Pirtle
June 30, 2013
This was not the news I wanted to see so early on Sunday morning. As I was drinking my coffee reflecting on Mike, I smiled! As adults we would see each other at ball games and other locations. He never failed to acknowledge me and was always the first to offer a hand shake and a friendly greeting of "hi Arch how are you?"
But only once did we disagree and after he listened to my side, he said, "well Arch, I hope this has nothing to do with our friendship?"
Man, it was impossible to not like the guy!
Mike Archer
June 30, 2013
Forever in our hearts.
Barbara (Watson) Chandler
June 30, 2013
Sorry to hear such bad news! As a kid following basketball Mike was always on my radar as long as I can remember! He always treated me well and I will always remember him lifting up towards the basket after games so I could dunk a rolled up paper Coke cup!
This one hit hard simply because he was so nice and respectful to me!
Mike Archer
June 30, 2013
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