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Michael Finton Obituary
Michael Robert Finton
CEDAR LAKE, IN - Michael Robert Finton, age 68, passed away suddenly Friday, March 13, 2020 leaving behind his loving family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Nellie and Norbert Geisen and paternal father Robert Dane Finton.
Mickey is survived by his wife Teena of 36 years this April 19; his daughters Shannon and Nicole and sister JoAnne Finton.
Mickey was born in Gary November 26, 1951 and was a marine - once a marine, always a marine. Also a retired member of Local #150 Operating Engineers.
He was also a Mason and Shriner from the Orak Temple in Michigan City and a member of the motor patrol.
Mickey was a lover of life and lived it to its fullness. He loved meeting people, socializing with his many friends and engaging in long conversations and stories of many topics.
He was possessed with a "Mark Twain" story telling ability that always entertained his family and friends.
He will be deeply missed by his family and many, many friends – may the road always rise to meet him. SEMPER FI!
A celebration of life memorial will be held at the American Legion in Cedar Lake at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Finton
Shannon Finton
September 11, 2024
Was missing you, so I decided to pop in and read all the lovely comments.
Thank you every for taking the time to share with us your memories.
Miss you, dad
Becky
March 11, 2024
Still use that Amish drive-by joke, hard to believe 4yrs have gone by
Denise Niles
March 12, 2021
I sure do miss you my dear friend. I miss the phone calls with new jokes. You were the most kind and beautiful person I knew. Words cannot say how much you are missed and loved. Rest In Peace my friend. I know you are up there on that motorcycle traveling all over.
Rebecca Simmers
March 11, 2021
A year has come and gone, but it seems like just yesterday you were here. I still use the Amish Drive-by joke & no one will ever stand the rubber chicken joke
Miss you!
Blaine Bugaski
July 23, 2020
Rest in peace, Mickey. You will always be missed, but never will be forgotten.
George Kapnas
May 29, 2020
Dear Mickey, I always had fond memories of our Outside In band.
Ally Kors
March 25, 2020
Mickey was a kind and very friendly guy. I didn't know him very long, but he made me feel like a longtime friend. He will definitely be missed. My deepest sympathies for his family.
William Bellmore
March 21, 2020
I'm going to miss you brother till we meet and ride together again
Carl,Georgene Addison
March 20, 2020
Joanne, our deepest sympathy to you and your family
Dean Groom
March 17, 2020
I only met Mick about four years back but I always enjoyed talking with him. He was witty and had interesting and many times funny tales. A fellow Veteran and Rider. Rest In Peace my Friend.
Sue Haslett-Savage
March 17, 2020
To Joanne,
I'll remember the great times we had with you and your brother Mickey. We grew up together long ago and had so much fun with our moms, Irene and Nellie. My deepest sympathy to you and also to the rest of Mickey's family. It sounds like he grew in to a great guy!
Mark J. Wiltjer
March 17, 2020
Mickey was a Good friend and always said Hi to me and wanted to talk he never gave a ounce of negative feed back and always treated me with respect as I did to him we had mutual friends and family and will be Greatly missed Ride free my Friend till we meet again
Christine Zimmerman
March 17, 2020
As the Readers Digest asked ( the most interesting character you've ever known ) that was Mikey. He entertained Ken and I for fourty some years and it was not nearly enough. Never forgotten, always loved. Our deepest sympathies to the family. He will surely be missed.
Jill Segura
March 17, 2020
Mickey was the most nonjudgemental person I have ever met. He had the biggest heart and was a great listener and conversationalist! He had more stories and jokes than anyone I knew. Always a pleasure to be around and always left me with a smile. He will be dearly missed but never forgotten❤
Chales/Linda Moore
March 17, 2020
Mickey was always a great neighbor and friend. Always remember Mickey and his motorcycle riding down the driveway. He was a good person and he shall be missed
Kimberly Dearth
March 17, 2020
I loved Mickey's since of humor, and his stories. He always made me smile. He will be greatly missed. I don't think he ever met a stranger. My prayers are with family and friends.
March 17, 2020
Rest in Peace, Mike
William Jukich
March 17, 2020
Michael,
Thanks for your service to our Country & Corps. May you rest in peace Brother. Semper Fi.
Maj. William Jukich
United States Marine Corps (Retired)
Harrier Attack Pilot from Northwest Indiana
Rebecca Simmers
March 16, 2020
I'm sure gonna miss you my friend!!!
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