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Michael Hardwick Obituary
MUNCIE - Michael E. Hardwick, 68, passed away Monday, March 21, 2016 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Muncie to William and Pauline (Longnecker) Hardwick July 5, 1947.
Mike proudly served his country in the United States Marines.
He retired from Borg-Warner Automotive and also worked at the Muncie Auto Auction.
Mike was a member of the Muncie American Legion, American Bowling Association, and Bass Masters of America. He was an avid bowler and fisherman.
Mike is survived by his loving wife whom he married December 10, 2006, Margaret (Conway) Hardwick; daughters, Laurie Hardwick and Tammy (Ryan) Kreider; brother, David (Kathy) Hardwick; sister, Jill Messer; grandchildren, Carrie (Gary) Baker, Steven Batt, and Catie Reel; great-grandchildren, Ashley and Hailey Baker; several nieces and nephews.
Services are 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2016 at Elm Ridge Funeral Home, 4600 West Kilgore Avenue, Muncie, Indiana 47304 with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Entombment will take place at Elm Ridge Memorial Park.
Military rites will be conducted following the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mike's honor may be sent to the American Diabetes Association, 8604 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46250 or American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.elmridgefuneralhome.com.
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Melodie Myers
March 28, 2016
Laurie, I am so sorry for your loss.I know it hurts.May God give you some peace. I remember bowling,and his smile.Such a nice man.
Carl Longfellow
March 28, 2016
Tammy and Laurie,
Very sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. I remember meeting him when I was like 9-10 and then bowling against him as we got older. My thought's and prayers are with you.
(Jerry Bubba) Alderman
March 27, 2016
Sorry to hear the passing of Michael my heart goes out to U guys.
March 27, 2016
I'm sorry to learn of this. Mike was always so friendly to talk to at work. I still remember his voice. He was one of the good ones at Warner Gear. I'm glad I knew him.
Bill Gardner
March 27, 2016
sorry for your loss. I have a lot of good memories.
Bob Dysert
March 27, 2016
So sorry to hear about Mike, Prayers for the family.
Linda Taulbee
March 27, 2016
So very sorry Margo for your loss, prayers for you & family.
March 26, 2016
sorry to hear of Mike's passing , worked with him at the auction and bowled with him also . he was a good man and a good friend . Paul and
Nikki Mercer may god look over you and the family..
Pat& milton Vanulzen
March 26, 2016
Sorry to hear of Mikes passing. We worked together at the auction. He is home which I call Heaven. No more pain. He will be your guardian angel always watching over you.
Lynn Dee Smith
March 26, 2016
So sorry for you Loss Tammy, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..
Jon Erwin
March 26, 2016
So sorry to hear about Mike's passing. He was a great man. You all will be in my prayers.
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