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Michael Levis Obituary

DR. MICHAEL S. LEVIS WEST LAFAYETTE, IN Dr. Michael S. Levis, 67, of West Lafayette, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Central Hospital. Born December 20, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Dr. Marshall and Carol (Heller) Levis. Dr. Levis did his undergraduate work at Purdue University and earned his degree in Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, IL. He practiced in Lansing, IL and Hebron, IN. He married Bonnie Barton on January 31, 1971 in Hammond, IN and she survives. Dr. Levis was and avid animal lover, especially his personal pets. Surviving with his wife are their two children: Timothy H. Levis of West Lafayette and Andrea L. Levis of Indianapolis; a sister, Eileen Cohen (husband, Frank) of Crown Point; a nephew, Chuck Cohen (wife, Michelle) and their sons Ben and Nick of Bloomington, IN. Hippensteel Funeral Home is assisting the family. Share memories and condolences online at hippensteelfuneralservice.com
Published by The Times on Jun. 4, 2013.

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Jeff and Charlene Gubitz

June 6, 2013

To the Levis Family: My sincere condolences. Dr. Levis was a wonderful person as well as a wonderful doctor. I was his patient for several years at the Lansing office.He was the doctor who finally got contact lenses to fit me and made my life so much nicer. I am very sorry for your loss.
Cousins Jeff and Charlene Gubitz

Bob & Kris Lucas

June 4, 2013

Bonnie, Andrea and Tim. We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Linda Lennon

June 4, 2013

I was a patient of both Dr. Michael & his father. He was an amazing person who is, & will continue to be missed. God bless

Dorothy Keilman

June 4, 2013

To the Levis Family, my sincere condolences. Dr. Levis was a wonderful person as well as a wonderful doctor. I was his patient for several years at the Lansing office until He had to refer me to a specialist. I am very sorry for your loss.

Janet Poncsak

June 4, 2013

To the levis family our thoughts and prayer's are with you. I worked for Dr. Levis when he was In hebron. Such a kind boss and going to his and bonnies house and seeing the luv they had for their kids and pets will never be forgotten. Our deepest condolences.

Jewel & John Lamphier

June 3, 2013

Bonnie, Andrea, and Tim....so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. You are often in my thoughts and, at this difficult time, you are also in my prayers. May you be lifted up by the love of friends and family and find strength in each other.
Our love to you all, Jewel and John.

Barbara Huang

June 3, 2013

My heart goes out to you, Bonnie, and your family. Dr. Levis was truly great!

Hippensteel Funeral Home, Inc.

June 4, 2013

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