Maurice Stevens

June 15, 1920 - June 1, 2010
BREMEN - Maurice "Mick" Stevens, 89, passed away on Tuesday in Angola. He was born on June 15, 1920, in Bremen, to August and Erma M. (DeRoose) Stevens, who both emigrated from Belgium. He married Berthella May Whitmyer on June 17, 1945. She survives. Maurice attended Oak Grove Missionary Church and was a member of Madison Township Lions Club. He graduated from Madison Township School in 1937, was a farmer and carpenter, working for Lafree Construction and then Century Builders for many years. Along with his two oldest sons, he built his own house north of Bremen in 1962. Mick was known for his woodworking skills, having crafted grandfather clocks for each of his six children and himself. Survivors include Michael (Suzanne) Stevens of Logansport, Patrick Stevens of Huntsville, AL, Janet Jyoti Weaver of Indianapolis, Dr. Thomas (Donna) Stevens of Angola, Kerry (Gloria) Stevens of Austin, TX, Julie (Jerry) DuVal of Marysville, OH; 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 5th, in the Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen, and will be officiated by Pastor Kevin Skaggs. Burial will follow at the Bremen Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 4th, and one hour before services on Saturday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Madison Township Lions Club. The Mishler Funeral Home in Bremen is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mishlerfuneralhomes.com.