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Michael Flesher Obituary
Apr 29, 1935 - Jun 9, 2025
Michael Flesher, age 90, of Highland, Ind., passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, June 9, 2025.
Michael was born April 29, 1935, to the late Daniel and Mary Flesher. He married the love of his life, Celia (nee Vasquez) Flesher in 1955. They raised a beautiful daughter and spent many loving years together. Michael worked at Cleveland Cliffs as an electrician for 47 hardworking years. He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Michael was a boy scout leader, a little league coach, and a coach for his daughter's track team. He was a member of the Duneland Rose Society and a member of the Old Timers Cub. Michael volunteered his extra time at Our Lady Guadalupe and often worked festivals there and at Our Lady of Grace. He was a die hard Cubs fan and a Notre Dame and Indiana University football and basketball fan.
Michael is survived by his loving daughter, Shirley (Lon) Baczkowski; his granddaughter, Michelle Baczkowski; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Celia Flesher; his sisters, Ann Snyder and Mary Flesher; his brothers, Nick and Eli Flesher; and his mother-in-law, Maria Vasquez.
A visitation for Michael will be held Thursday July 10, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 8178 Cline Avenue, Crown Point, IN 46307. An additional visitation will be held on Friday, July 11, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Grace, 325 Highway Avenue, Highland, IN 46322, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ChapelLawnFunerals.com for the Flesher family.
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