Calling(s)

Friday, June 17, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel

Service

Saturday, June 18, 11:00 AM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel

Obituary

Carl Michael "Mike" Thurston, 69, of Hudson died Sunday, June 12, 2016, in his residence.

He moved to this area in 2003 from Tipton.

Mr. Thurston retired from Delco GM where he was a fork lift driver.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968, and was a member of Kendallville American Legion Post 86.

Mike enjoyed golfing, horseshoes, fishing, hunting, and his family.

He was born March 31, 1947, in Kokomo to Carl and Anna (Larimore) Thurston. They preceded him in death.

In 1967, he married April Wendling. She preceded him in death on September 3, 2004.

Surviving are a daughter, Tammy Burger of Hudson; three sons, David (Stacie) Thurston of Hudson, Brian Thurston of Muncie, and Chris Thurston; a daughter-in-law, Angie Thurston of Kendallville; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marsha Giles of Sharpsville and Janice Wilfong of Dayton; and his companion, Pam Newsome of Kendallville.

He was also preceded in death by a son, Pat Thurston.

Funeral services will be Saturday, June 18, 2016, at 11 a.m. in Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville. Burial will be in Brushy Chapel Cemetery in LaGrange County.

Honor guard services will be provided by Kendallville American Legion Post 86, Kendallville VFW Post 2749, Rome City American Legion 381, and active duty members of the U.S. Army.

Pallbearers will be Chris Thurston, Michael Thurston, Colten Thurston, Austin Thurston, Jeremiah Dunn, Matt Stone, and Danny Bagby.

Calling is Friday, June 17, 2016, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville.

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