In Memory
Michael "Mikey" D. Whitaker
April 19, 1961 ~ July 17, 2024
Michael “Mikey” D. Whitaker, 63, a lifelong area resident passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 17, 2024, at the Center for Hospice-Raclin House in Mishawaka.
Mikey was born on April 19, 1961, in Mishawaka to David and Joan (Rhoads) Whitaker. After graduating from High School Mikey crafted his woodworking skills and became a very skilled carpenter. He was also a very skilled home improvement specialist. He could rewire or replumb a house effortlessly.
Mikey was an Eagle Scout and took pride in leading other scouts as a cub master. He was also a sports fan, enjoying Notre Dame and the Indianapolis Colts. Mikey loved and cared for his family, especially his parents, his siblings and his great nephews.
Mikey is survived by his parents; David and Joan Whitaker, sister; Deborah (Michael) Mayle, and his nieces; Monica Perkins, Ashley Haight, and Brooke Peters. He is also survived by His six great nephews, Grayson, Emmitt and Archer Perkins and River, Sawer and Noah Peters. Many close friends also survive including his best friend Chuck Cox.
Mikey was preceded in death by his brother, Anthony Whitaker.
Visitation for Mikey will be held from 10am until 11 am on Monday July 22, 2024, at the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan St. South Bend, IN 46563. A funeral service will begin at 11am at the funeral home. Mikey will be laid to rest at a later date with his brother at Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Boy Scouts of America Lasalle Council, 1340 South Bend Ave. South Bend, IN 46617.
Online condolences to the family may be sent via the Palmer Funeral Homes website at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com
7/21/2024 djb
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