Albertis J. Mickem

Albertis J. Mickem, 78, of Leesburg passed away at 2:05 a.m. on Friday, December 20, 2013 at his home. He was born on February 15, 1935 in Middlebury, IN to Melvin V. & Evelyn (Nettrouer) Mickem.

He attended Middlebury Public Schools and moved to the local area in 1951 from Elkhart, IN. On October 3, 1958 in Milford, IN he married Lulu M. Fowler who preceded him in death on December 29, 1988. He was formerly employed at Leesburg Foundry for 16 years.

He was a former member of the Eagles Lodge in Columbia City and enjoyed playing bingo at the Knights of Columbus in Syracuse.

He is survived by:
2 Daughters – Karen Mickem of Warsaw & Tammy (Drew) Cochran of Warsaw
3 Sons – Harold Mickem of Pierceton; Bert Mickem of Syracuse; & Kevin (Rejeana) Mickem of Leesburg
9 Grand & 4 Gt. Grandchildren
4 Half Brothers – Don Weaver of Elkhart; Stan (Joyce)Weaver of Goshen; Keith (Donna) Weaver of Milford; & Doug Mickem of Syracuse

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, & half brother – Larry Mickem.

Visitation will be from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 23, 2013 at the funeral home with Pastor Harlan Steffen of Wawasee Lakeside Chapel & Pastor Mike Kelley of the Word of Truth Ministries in Milford officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Park Cemetery in Ligonier.

Memorial bequest may be given to Lighthouse Café, 720 S. Main St., North Webster, IN 46555 or Knights of Columbus, 414 S. Sycamore St., Syracuse, IN 46567. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

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