Michael Jonathan Corken

Michael Jonathan Corken, 78, of Indianapolis passed away on August 28, 2011. Mike was born February 1, 1933, in Rock Island, Illinois. He attended Alleman High School where he excelled as a football quarterback, forward on the basketball team and pitcher on the baseball team. While in high school, Mike was offered a try-out with the St. Louis Browns professional baseball team. In 2001, he was inducted into the Alleman High School Hall of Fame. Mike was a graduate of Notre Dame University and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He had a twenty-six year career in the television industry, working as a Vice President, General Manager of WNYT-TV in Albany, N.Y., and WDSU-TV in New Orleans, Louisiana. Mike retired in 1995 as the Vice President, General Manager of WTHR-TV in Indianapolis. Through his work, Mike championed many causes, including Big Brothers, Big Sisters and the Special Olympics. He was also past President of the Indiana Association of Broadcasters. In retirement, Mike was active in his church, Our Lady of Mount Carmel. He was an avid golfer and long-time member of Crooked Stick Golf Club. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-seven years, Jacqueline Marguerite, nine grateful children, Michael, Kevin, John, Cathleen, Daniel, Patrick, Timothy, Mary Kelley and Colleen, fourteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Visitation will be on Wednesday, August 31, from 4:00- 7:00 p.m.at Flanner and Buchanan Carmel Funeral Center, 325 East Carmel Drive, Carmel, IN 46032. Funeral mass will be held on Thursday, September 1, at .11:00 a.m at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. The family would appreciate your prayers. You are invited to go to the Guest Book page to pass along your personal message or tell a story. Sincerely, -Your friends at Flanner and Buchanan