Michael Black Obituary
Michael was a 1998 graduate of Mater Dei High School, had attended USI and was employed at Escalade Sports. He was an avid sports fan who enjoyed fishing, corn hole and shuffleboard.
Michael is survived by his parents, Jon and Kathy (Scheller) Black; his sister, Sarah Black and her fiancé, Kenny Hisch of Evansville; two brothers, Jason Black and his wife, Cathy of Mt. Vernon, and Adam Black of Evansville. Also surviving are grandparents, Arthur and Rosalee Scheller of Poseyville, nephews, Andrew and Brayden Black, aunts, uncles, and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, Clyde and Pauline Black, great-grandparents, Arthur and Anita Scheller, Adam and Tillie Schmitt, and cousins, Spencer Scheller and Melanie Will.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 10 a.m. at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 5528 Hogue Road, with Rev. Jim Blessinger officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.
Friends may visit with the family Monday, January 5, from 2 until 8 p.m. at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street, where there will be a memorial service held at 6:30 p.m. Friends may also visit with the family from 9:30 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the church.
The family requests memorial contributions are made to Corpus Christi Catholic Church or Mater Dei High School.
Family and friends unable to attend may leave condolences online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.
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The Compassionate Friends
January 22, 2009
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Black
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Evansville, IN Chapter of The Compassionate Friends---a self-help organization offering friendship, understanding and hope to bereaved families following the death of a child.
LYDIA WAELDE
January 8, 2009
Jon and family
So sorry to hear of your loss, Lester came into the office today, that is the first I heard of your loss. May God be with you and help you through your times of sorrow.
Lydia Waelde
Bellemeade Internal Medicine and Dr. Barnes office.
Brian Kaufman
January 8, 2009
Black Family,
Words cannot express just how sorry I am for your loss. Mike had a ton of friends, many he had never even met in person. He was funny, gracious, caring and giving and this frankly just sucks. Though we had never even met, we spoke often on the phone and via email about sports, music and a bunch of other things that seem so trivial today. Again, I and many of the other people mike came across over the years will miss him.
Andy Gerber
January 7, 2009
Black family-
You have my deepest condolences for your loss. Mike was a great guy, and always seemed so happy and full of life. He will be missed, and I will always remember the good times we had over the last few years.
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Kate Nelson
January 7, 2009
I am so sorry to hear this. I knew Mike because of our love for live music and had many great times with him. He will be missed terribly. My condolences.
Jeff Wahr
January 7, 2009
Black Family,
Just wanted to let you know we have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff and Holly (Moore) Wahr
Carrie Owen (Deaconess Clinic)
January 6, 2009
John, Kathy, Sarah and family,
I never had the opportunity to meet Michael but I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Cherished memories never fade. For as long as there are memories our love ones live on in our heart.
Nicki Vittitow
January 6, 2009
Black family -
Mike will truley be missed. He always knew how to make everyone laugh! You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Amber & Brian McAtee
January 6, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Christine Beyer (Weil)
January 5, 2009
To the Black Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, Michael was such a friendly, caring young man. He will be greatly missed.
Greg and Leslie Rice
January 5, 2009
Adam and the entire Black Family, sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
The Shumate Family
January 5, 2009
The Black Family,
It was an honor to have known Mikey. He always made us feel like his best friend. He will be missed.
The Shumate Family
Kim Catellier (Herr)
January 5, 2009
Adam & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tammy (Schmitt) Spindler
January 5, 2009
John, Kathy and Family
I was so saddened to hear of the loss of your dear Michael. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. How blessed we all are to now have a wonderful angel looking over us. God will take care of him and your family and ease the pain as time goes on. Love you and God Bless.
Angie Fischer
January 5, 2009
Jon and Kathy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Stan and Angie Fischer and Family
Erica (Stone) Wilson
January 4, 2009
Black Family;
Even though words cannot take away the sorrow that you're feeling, I hope you find peacefulness in knowing that your love meant so much to Michael. And that somehow that brings you peace. Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Abby Davids
January 4, 2009
Adam and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.
Amy Smith (Frey)
January 4, 2009
Sarah and Family,
I am so sorry for this terrible tragedy. I pray that God gives you and your family the strength to get through this. Rest in peace Michael.
Evie Barr
January 4, 2009
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with your family.
Jessica (Elpers) Knapp
January 4, 2009
Sarah & Kenny, Adam and the entire Black Family,
I wish there were words to comfort you at this time, I am so sorry for your loss. Mike was such a great guy. I have many fond memories of him from high school. May he now be at peace.
Cyndi Gist
January 4, 2009
We will never forget him, nor the last time we saw him as he prepared for his journey and waved goodbye...rest in peace in
God's loving arms Mikey.
Oh, I have slipped the surly bounds of earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
Of sun-split clouds - and done a thousand things
You have not dreamed of - wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hovering there,
I've chased the shouting wind along , and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air.
Up, up the long delirious, burning blue
I've topped the windswept heights with easy grace
Where never lark or even eagle flew.
And, while with silent, lifting mind I've trod
The high untrespassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand and touched the face of God.
Melanie Stewart & Matt Schnell
January 3, 2009
Sarah & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are here when ever you need us.
Cindy Smyth
January 3, 2009
Adam and family,
We are heartsick and send our deepest condolences.
Cindy and Guy Smyth (Erin's parents)
Larry Deffendoll
January 3, 2009
Adam and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't even begin to understand what you're going through right now. Please know that if there's anything you need that you can call anytime.
Katie Hettenbach
January 3, 2009
I just saw Mike last week and we remembered the good ol' times working at Applebee's. He always made me smile and was such a great person. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends.
Mike & Kelly Bishop
January 3, 2009
Sarah and the Entire Black family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. We are here when you need us.
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