Michael J.
Williamson, Sr., age 64 of Michigan City, IN, passed away on Wednesday,
March 4, 2015.
He was born on
December 9, 1950, to John and Julia Williamson, who preceded him in death.
He is survived by
his children, Denise (Ted) Miley of Valparaiso, IN, Michael J. Williamson,
Jr. of Chesterton, IN, David A. Williamson of Tucson, AZ, John D. (Kelly)
Williamson of Chesterton, IN and Elizabeth G. (Brandon) Vespo of Portage,
IN; brother, Patrick D. Williamson of Goodfield, IL; sister, Susan
Williamson Essig of Washington, IL, five granddaughters, two grandsons and
many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in
death by siblings, James Carpenter, Nancy Lee Widdows, Catherine Pipkin,
Luanna Fryxell and John Carpenter, former wife and friend, Marie K. Mattish;
niece, Samantha Pipken and nephew, Joseph R. Taylor.
Michael was a
lifelong Cubs and University of Illinois Fan. He loved to read, loved
animals and enjoyed history, especially Abraham Lincoln. He was a member of
the U.S. Army and served during Vietnam.
Memorial Services
will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at 2:00 p.m.
Memorial visitation
will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, from 1:00 p.m. until the time of
service at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Cremation will take place at
Heritage Crematory in Portage, IN.
Arrangements are
being handled by Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home, 517 Broadway, Chesterton, IN.