Michael “Mike” L. Mathis, 64, of La Porte, IN, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, at La Porte Hospital.
He was born Oct. 18, 1955, in Goshen, IN, to Wilbur and Sonja (Harrison) Mathis.
Mike was a machine operator for many years. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, attending concerts, cooking and landscaping. Mike loved to sing and had a beautiful voice. He enjoyed spending time with friends that he considered family.
Surviving are his mother, Sonja Mathis of La Porte; sisters, Sherry Grubb of Ohio, Candy (Charlie) Evans of La Porte and Tami Frame of La Porte; stepdaughter, Alyse James of Florida; several nieces and nephews; as well as several great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father; maternal grandparents, Hollis and Marie Harrison; and paternal grandparents, Phreno and Carrie Mathis.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte, with Pastor Rick Jones officiating. Cremation and interment will take place at a later date. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the service Tuesday at the funeral home.
Because of Mike’s love of animals, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the La Porte County Small Animal Shelter, 2855 W. Ind. 2, La Porte, IN 46350.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.cutlercares.com.