Submitted by: John C. Monk
Michael
L. Morris
Jan. 23, 1954 - April 20, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Michael "Mike" Lane Morris of Rockbridge
Baths, Virginia, formerly of South Bend, passed away unexpectedly
on Tuesday, April 20, 2010. He was born on January 23, 1954 in
Mishawaka to Donald O. and Dollie (Lane) Morris. Mike is survived
by a daughter, Kimberly (Greg) Toth and granddaughter, Sydney, of
Indianapolis; brother, Jeffrey Morris of Rockbridge Baths, VA;
sisters, Donita Morris Staples and Donna Barker, both of South
Bend; and Aunt Darlene (Bill) Johnson of South Bend. Mike is also
survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great
nephews. Mike was preceded in death by his mother in December of
1992; his father in June of 1998; and his sister, Jeanell Morris
Taravella in June of 2002. Mike was a loving, caring father,
brother and uncle who was loved very much and will be greatly
missed. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday,
April 30, 2010 at the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718
S. Michigan Street, South Bend from 4:00-6:00 p.m. where a
memorial service will begin at 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers,
contributions in memory of Michael Lane Morris may be donated to
the Palmer Funeral Home to assist with expenses. Online
condolences may be offered to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
Published in South Bend Tribune on April 25, 2010