Michael Allen Hale

Michael Allen Hale, 63, of Lafayette, IN, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025 with his family by his side at St. Vincent Ascension in Carmel. He was born on December 8, 1961 in Elwood, IN to the late Larry and Doris "Dori" (Hartman) Hale. Michael graduated from Anderson High School in 1980. On February 14, 1997, he married Sheila Brown at home in Lafayette. Michael worked for the Journal & Courier as a pressman operator for 34 years. After retirement, he worked as a night custodian for Purdue University for 5 years. Michael was a member of Harvest Chapel. His faith and love for his savior, Jesus Christ, came before anything else. He was a loyal follower of IU Basketball and Indy Car Racing. Michael enjoyed attending car shows, camping, listening to music, playing pool, and driving his 1979 Triumph Spitfire. He loved his time spent with family and friends, especially time with his grandchildren. Michael was known for his sense of humor, especially his dad jokes and puns. Surviving are his wife, Sheila Hale of Lafayette; his children, Kreigh (Greta) Hale of Lafayette, Amber (John) Starks of Lafayette, Alex Michael (Alexis) Hale of Indianapolis, and Dalton (Kate) Anderson of Concord, GA; his sisters, Lee (Artie) Granger of Greensboro and Laura Hardacre of Canal-Winchester, OH; his brother-in-law, Robert (Sara) Pierce of Lafayette; and his stepfather-in-law, Gary Pierce of Lafayette. Also surviving are his 8 grandchildren, Haiden, Jaren, Dane, Bria, Lily, Winter, Liam, and Merrick; his niece, Hope Wise; many nieces and nephews; and many friends at Harvest Chapel. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Tim Brown; mother-in-law, Linda Dalton; and brother-in-law, Curtis Hardacre. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 4 p.m. at Harvest Chapel with Pastor Tom Camp officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 2 to 4 p.m. at the church. Memorial Donations may be made to Horizon International to sponsor a child in Africa in Michael's name.