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Michael A. Tews obituary, South Bend, IN

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Ott/ Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Inc.

418 Washington Street

Michigan City, Indiana

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Feb. 27, 2026

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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Michael Tews Obituary

Michael A. Tews, 77, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at 8 p.m. in St. Paul's Life Plan Community, South Bend, Indiana.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, Indiana, with Pastor Bruce Carr officiating. Private burial will take place in Greenwood Cemetery, Michigan City, Indiana. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral chapel.

He was born Jan. 1, 1949, in Michigan City, Indiana, to the late Kenneth and Janet (Fox) Tews.

He was also preceded in death by his brother, Terrence Tews.

Michael had worked at Meijer and was a caregiver to his parents. He was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Michigan City, Indiana.

He enjoyed bowling and watching sports. Michael enjoyed spending time with his friends that he made over the years and he will be missed.

Contributions may be made to St. John's United Church of Christ, 101 St. John Road, Michigan City, IN 46360.

To sign a guestbook and leave condolences online, visit our website at www.otthaverstock.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by La Porte County Herald-Dispatch on Feb. 24, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Michael Tews

Feb

27

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel

418 Washington St., Michigan City, IN 46360

Feb

27

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel

418 Washington St., Michigan City, IN 46360

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Ott/ Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Inc.

418 Washington Street, Michigan City, IN 46360

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