Michael J. Burleson

Michael J. Burleson obituary, Akron, IN

Michael J. Burleson

Michael Burleson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hartzler Funeral Home - Akron on Dec. 12, 2025.
Michael J. Burleson, 76, of Akron, Indiana passed on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Chase Center of Logansport, Indiana.

He was born on May 28, 1949 in Miramar, California to the late Borden John and Mary Ethel (Harter) Burleson. He worked for 29 years for Bank of the West encoding checks. He moved from California to Akron in 2000.

He is survived by his sister Susan Hansen of Greenfield; nieces Brandi Allen-Williams of Akron and Kerianne Jackson of Pendleton; numerous great nieces and nephews survive. Mike was preceded in death by his parents.

No services will be held at time.

The arrangements have been entrusted to Hartzler Funeral Home 305 West Rochester Street Akron, Indiana.

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Hartzler Funeral Home - Akron

305 W Rochester St P.O. Box 856, Akron, IN 46910

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