Michael A. Row

Michael A. Row obituary, Elkhart, IN

Michael A. Row

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Michael Row Obituary

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Michael “Mike” A. Row, 76 of Elkhart, IN passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital. Mike was born on January 11, 1949 and was adopted by Fritz and Lorraine Row in Elkhart, IN. He married the love of his life, Margaret Ann Cocks on July 12, 1969 at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Elkhart, IN.

Mike was an electrical engineer for Miles Laboratory/Bayer. He enjoyed woodworking and spending time on his boat. He loved spending time with his family. He was a member of the Kane Masonic Lodge in Elkhart, IN and the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite-Valley of South Bend. He was Episcopalian and met his wife at St. John Episcopal Church in Elkhart, IN.

Mike is survived by his wife of over 56 years, Margaret Row, their sons, Andrew (Jynell) Row of Traverse City, MI. and Matthew (Stephannie) Row of Elkhart, IN; grandchildren Kaitlyn Ashley Robinson of Chicago, IL., Jessica (Ryan) Hall of Elkhart, IN and Destiny Row of Elkhart, IN and great-grandchildren, Jaxon, Avery and one on the way. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Fritz and Lorraine Row, his daughter Elizabeth “Lisa” Ann Robinson and his sister Deborah Stephenson.

Visitation will be held from 3-6 pm on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46514 Graveside services will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025 at 11am at Prairie Street Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to Mike’s family at www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com

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Upcoming Events

Dec

4

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Stemm Lawson Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Center

1531 Cobblestone Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46514

Send Flowers

Dec

5

Graveside service

11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Prairie Street Cemetery

East Hively Avenue, Elkhart, IN 46516

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.