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Michael Joseph Dane
1974 - 2015
Michael Joseph Dane
1974 - 2015
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BORN
1974
DIED
2015
Michael Dane Obituary
Mike is survived by his wife, Wendy Dane; son, Gage Dane; father, Michael Dane; mother, Marilyn Johnson; sister, Ellie Dane; grandpa, Bill Dane; Uncle, Joe (Mary Beth) Kwapich; Aunts, Barbara Beck, Gigi (Jeff) Shook, Gina (Matt) Leach, Gail (Mark) Miller, mother and father-in-law, Geneva and Randy Hunter; brother-in-law Randall (wife Julie) Hunter; nephews, Nash Hunter, Ishmael Dane, Roger Cline; niece Berkley Hunter; cousins, Ericka Beck, Julie (David) Papineau, Cathy Shook, Megan and Molly Leach, Evan and Erin Miller; and so many loved and treasured friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gabriel Dane; grandmothers, Sue Dane & Mary Kwapich; and grandfather John Kwapich.
A funeral service to celebrate Mike's life will be held at 3PM on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Riley officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11am to 3pm on Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to We Care through the funeral home. A tribute to Mike's life may be viewed at www.sunsetmemorygarden.com .
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Karen Johnson
December 4, 2015
Marilyn, I am so sorry to read of Mike's passing. My heart goes out to you and Mike's family at this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. (We miss seeing you on Wed and Fri nights in Kokomo.)
Tracy Ramer
November 25, 2015
Rest in peace my friend. Josh and I wish we could be there to pay our respects. Hugs to you Wendy and Gage.
Tracy Ramer
November 25, 2015
Rest in peace my friend. I wish I could be there to pay my respects. My thoughts are with you Wendy and Gage.
November 25, 2015
"My thoughts and prayers are with you and Gage" Don Mangrum (CES...Murfreesboro, TN)
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Diana Roach
November 25, 2015
My prayers are with the family at this difficult time. My husband worked with Mike for many years and admired him so much. I will miss my hugs and his beautiful smile......
Rusty Pine
November 25, 2015
Wendy, i am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Gage
Cindy Vasquez
November 24, 2015
When I think of Mike Dane several adjectives come to mind! He is friendly, kind, fair, affectionate, generous, passionate, and humble! From the very first time I meet him, I noticed how much he loved his family! Mike is an awesome husband and father! To say that Mike will be greatly missed is an understatement! His amazing smile and his kind-loving hugs will be a huge void in the lives of all that knew him! Mike is a true blessing to everyone who had the pleasure to meet him! We all have our own wonderful memories to keep in our hearts of Mike! I think his spirit will live on if we all try to live life is he did- loving, giving, kind, and passionate about life! Wendy and Gage my thoughts and prayers are with you always! God Bless!
Eric Kitts
November 24, 2015
To my old pal Iron Mike, we love you
Julie Hunter
November 24, 2015
Since the first time I met mike, he has always treated me like family even before I was, he was the best to everyone such a loving, giving, caring husband, father, uncle, son and to me bro in law.In the 9 short yrs I have known mike I have great memories of him. One is him in our wedding and skipping down the isle with his big old smile, and that was just mike fun and full of energy, and know he's in heaven skipping with his brother smiling and laughing watching over wendy and gage. My heart aches for them so much. Berkley was known by him as baby B, or yo yo rabbit lol and so wish he would be here to meet the newest lil Baby B, but know she will hear great stories and be told what a wonderful uncle mike she had, You are missed so much mike. We love you and miss you.
Jim Ward
November 23, 2015
I first Mike when he and Wendy started "going together". Wendy was like a second little sister to me as Wendy and my sister were inseparable. I liked the way he treated Wendy and am really happy he and Wendy are a couple who made it. I like others remember Mike's laughter and smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you Wendy and Gage. Rest peacefully until we meet again Mike.
Todd Gerdes
November 23, 2015
Mike was one of the greatest guys that I have ever had the honor to work with! Always positive. Always hard working. I never will forget the first time that I met Mike and we went to Bell Buckle for lunch, he was so proud of the Moon Pie capital. We should all pray that we can be more like Mike.
November 23, 2015
We are sad to hear of Mike's passing so suddenly! We also wish you peace Wendy with your decisions. We will find closure at another time. I will always miss my sons and will love them always! I will see them both in heaven one day.I have always seen my face in
Michael J's and also seen my face in Gage too.
REST IN PEACE Michael.
Love
Michael Dane and Jackie Wheatcraft
Durenda Mackey
November 23, 2015
I will never forget the first time I meet Mike.He might have been in Middle School I new then he was going to be in are family, And what a wonderful member he was he had no problem keeping up with any pranks or jokes The Mackeys would hand out. we will miss him very deeply. all are Love. Mike
Veronica Ramirez
November 23, 2015
I went to high school with Michael. He was known for his smile and fun personality. God bless. Prayers for you family!
Darlene Smotherman
November 23, 2015
I was so saddened by the news of Mike's passing. He was such a joy to work with, I always enjoyed my sales calls to Corsicana Bedding. My thoughts and prayers are with Wendy and Gage.
Darlene Smotherman
Randstad Staffing
November 23, 2015
We are saddened to hear this news. Mike was always good to work with, he will be missed.
White Associates, LLC
Shelbyville, TN
Dawn Bizjak
November 23, 2015
Your laugh... Did not matter if you heard the conversation or not when you hear his laugh, you laugh. I am so thankful to know you and so very grateful on how you took such great care of Wendy.. I was always happy Wendy found you . You were perfect .. Perfect husband, dad, friend, worker, and most of all perfect person! You will truly be missed and words cannot express the sadness.
Pam Johnson
November 23, 2015
Mike has been around our family for at least 23 years. Wendy is my sister's best friend. I remember the day Gage was born. He looked and still looks just like Mike.
I remember Mike saying that Gage was the best thing he ever did and you could see the love he had for Gage and Wendy on his face.
Fly high Mike. You will never ever be forgotten. You will live on in the face of your beloved son.
May you rest in peace.
Kenny Radabaugh
November 22, 2015
Mike and Gabe was great guys u both will be missed U 2 fly high up in the sky with my brother Billy Radabaugh love u guys see u soon. Wendy love u and your family sorry for your loss
Ally DeFoe
November 22, 2015
From the first time I ever met Mike, he was so tender hearted and kind. I am more than grateful to have had the opportunity to get to know him. His big smile and ability to make anyone and everyone laugh was so special. He made everyone feel so important. We love and miss you so much, Mike!
Geneva Hunter
November 22, 2015
We was so glad to be able to call you our son-in-law, but actually I felt you more as a son you was such a awesome guy and Loved being around you and couldn't wait til the times came for you to come home or us to go to your house. You are so missed and it is going to be so hard not seeing your craziness around us. We will try our best to watch over Wendy and Gage but it can't be as good as you did, we can't fill your shoes but we will be there for them and we will be thinking of you all the time.
Aaron White
November 22, 2015
I only had the pleasure of knowing Mike for the last 3 years but he was the hardest working most caring man I ever had the pleasure of calling my boss. He was a boss, a father, a friend, and my mentor. I hope I never failed you and I hope I make you proud! I still can't accept that you're gone and from all points I'm devastated with this lose. I'm thankful I had you in my life and I know you're in a better place now where the pains, stress, and heartaches of this world are no more. I know one day I'll see you again and you'll welcome me in as you did every morning the last 3 years, "Hello Mr. White, how are you" I Love you more than you knew and I promise to watch after Wendy and Gage and be there for any need.
ellie dane
November 22, 2015
Love you brother I know we never got to have much of a brother sister bond but no matter what I've always loved you and you will always be in my heart you and gabe love you guys fly high my brothers
Neil Forker
November 22, 2015
Very sad to hear about the loss off an old friend. I knew Mike since elementary school. I'm sorry to say that I only saw him a handful of times after high school. I remember him as always full of adventure and usually good for a laugh. An all around great guy.
Luci Ray
November 22, 2015
I have tons of memories of Mr. Mike!! When we were younger and we would swim at y'all's house he would always grill out for us and make sure the tiki torches were lit when it got dark. This past summer at the lake he went up to jump off the huge bluff with all of us and was coaching us on how to jump. He was such a great guy and I'll sure miss him as I know y'all will too! Continuous prayers! Love you all.
Patricia Gibson
November 22, 2015
Michael was very small when they lived in Houston. I was living in Dallas and drove down to see them. Wonderful little boy. Bright spirit and unstoppable smile. My heart is heavy and my prayers are with his lovely wife Wendy, and their beautiful son, who has a very bright spirit and that same unstoppable smile. God Bless you and yours.
Tommy Rubow
November 22, 2015
I have plenty of memories of Iron Mike to share. For me it started at a north side skating rink. Mike and my cousin Wendy were "going together" to him placing a ring on his beautiful brides finger. And making that vow to love and obey with a big smile on his face. For me I can't remember Mike without Wendy . They will always be my Joanie and Chachi. I Love You both. I think God for showing me true love first hand. God blessed us all.
Our Sweet Family
Wendy Dane
November 22, 2015
Mike, I love you more than words. I can't remember a time in my life when I haven't loved you. I now know why I found you so early in life. It was because I would lose you so soon. I'm so thankful to have you as my sweet husband and as Gage's loving dad. You were everything that is good in this world, and I need and want you to be with me so badly. I love you!
Ericka Beck
November 21, 2015
Michael my cousin, from the time we were little, was one of the sweetest and kindest people you could ever hope to meet. He had a very strong presence and loved to help people. You brought a lot of blessings and good into this world Mikey Dane. I can't imagine this life without you. But I can see still see your smile and I know everything is going to be okay. I love you.
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