Michael DeShannon Price, 44, died Wednesday evening, November 28, 2012 at his residence in Culver.
Born on November 15, 1968 in Hobart, Mike was the son of David L. and Judith M. Wilson Price.
Mike was 1987 graduate of LaPorte High School where he was class president. He also attended Purdue-North Central, studying Liberal Arts and IUSB where he studied Culinary Arts. After swaying her with a chocolate truffle, Mike married Stephani Ullery on September 19, 2009 at the Wedding Bell Chapel in Pigeon forge, TN. Afterwards Mike prepared the full wedding dinner.
He had worked as a Professional Chef for 25 years, and was currently studying welding at the Knox SCILL Center. His friend, Chris had introduced him to welding and saw his great potential as a welder. Stephani stated “all of his food was delicious, and she never had a favorite”. He loved it when Stephani cooked for him. He had cooked Thanksgiving dinner for just the two of them, which Stephani said was the best Thanksgiving they ever had together. Mike knew his wife’s obsessions for chocolate and used his skills to carve things out of chocolate and making roses out of butter. At the age of 12, he flew to Germany, became fluent in German and loved German engineering and cars. He converted his personal car to run on bio-diesel which he made from used vegetable oil.
Mike was the most intelligent, passionate man that Stephani knew. There was nothing he couldn’t do. He was always understanding and there was nothing that they could not get through together. He never believed the News, and always did his own research before he started a debate.
He collected Corvette memorabilia and together they loved to play pool. He enjoyed politics, traveling, skiing, skeet and trap shooting, riding their Harleys, playing bass guitar and the get-aways he and Stephani enjoyed together. Mike’s true passion was making his wife happy; he would never do anything to hurt her.
Mike is survived by his wife Stephani, their furry child, Tony, his mother and father, the Suthard family of Culver and numerous aunt, uncles and cousins.
Friends may visit with Mike’s family on Saturday, December 8, 2012 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth.
Funeral services, officiated by the Rev. Katie Braun, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 9, 2012, in the funeral home.
Burial will be in Tyner Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to his family, through the funeral home.
Anonymous says
Judy, Terry and I are deeply sorry for your loss of your beloved son. Sincerely, Terry and Rita
Patty Grace says
Judy,
So sorry for your loss.
Leila says
May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Stay strong Steph, i am always here for you.
With love,
Leila
Lee Richardson says
Stephni,
My family is praying ing for you and your families. Our hearts go out to all of you in this time of grat loss.
Brett and Beckie Reinhold says
Stephani,for years you werent just our neighbor but our other \”daughter\”, my heart goes out to you and Mikes family, I know how much you loved him, it showed all over you face very time you talked about him, which over the years has been alot! lol! We want you to know we love you and are here for you to help get you thru this time of sorrow!
Connie says
Stephani,
Though we knew you better than Mike from all the time you spent at our home during your teen years, Mike too became a part of our extended family. The loss of Mike has touched our son Christopher deeply. I am so sorry that you are having to deal with Mike\’s death. As we draw closer to the Lord He will comfort all who are grieving. Our condolences to you, Mikes family, and friends.
Theresa Anderson says
Judy,
We are so sorry. You are in our thoughts and prayers a lot these days. Take care of yourself.
Theresa and Lloyd Anderson
Margarita Brannan says
Sis Im so sorry for your loss. Im praying for you and his family. My heart is with you Sis. My condolences to you and mikes family. Love u sis.
Richard&Pearl Velasco says
Stephani,we are so very sorry for your loss we will keep praying for you as you go through this great loss.
Sylvia Tiltges says
To Judy, Mike\’s Mom:
No words are adequate to describe the grief and heartbreak that a Mom feels at the loss of her child, especially an only child – the grief you must be feeling now. So often over the years I have heard you speak of him with love and pride. Know that I am thinking of you and express my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Please keep in touch when you are ready.
Sylvia
Lisa Hennessy-Johnson says
I am so sorry to hear of Mike\’s passing. We graduated together and myself and a group of others have been on the class reunion committee for all 4 reunions we\’ve had so far. Mike was quite the individual and never one to conform just for the sake of conforming. He was a great guy and my positive thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time and in the days ahead.
Lisa Hennessy-Johnson
Judith M. Price says
Michael was an extremely creative person who loved Stephani dearly, loved cooking and the family dog, Tony. I watched him achieve many things throughout his 44 years. He enjoyed scrutinizing the propaganda that newscasters often delivered. He was sarcastic and liked to use puns. Although often depressed at the unfairness of some of the people who surrounded him in the workplace, he viewed Stephen Suthard and Stevie\’s father as brother and nephew. It is incomprehensible to his wife and me (his mother) to understand why it is thought he killed Stevie and himself. It is easy to make a murder victim look like a suicide. The killer of these two has yet to be caught.
Michael was greatly loved , despite any faults he may have has, by his father, Stephani, and me.
He is sorely missed, but is now at peace.
J.P. says
Mike, each day I miss you more. Your dad and I are sadden by your untimely death.. It may seem strange that I, your mother, am writing a condolence all these years later, but know that Stephani loved you. We value the influence she had on your life.
Anonymous says
Judy, Terry and I are deeply sorry for your loss of your beloved son. Sincerely, Terry and Rita
Patty Grace says
Judy,
So sorry for your loss.
Leila says
May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Stay strong Steph, i am always here for you.
With love,
Leila
Lee Richardson says
Stephni,
My family is praying ing for you and your families. Our hearts go out to all of you in this time of grat loss.
Brett and Beckie Reinhold says
Stephani,for years you werent just our neighbor but our other \”daughter\”, my heart goes out to you and Mikes family, I know how much you loved him, it showed all over you face very time you talked about him, which over the years has been alot! lol! We want you to know we love you and are here for you to help get you thru this time of sorrow!
Connie says
Stephani,
Though we knew you better than Mike from all the time you spent at our home during your teen years, Mike too became a part of our extended family. The loss of Mike has touched our son Christopher deeply. I am so sorry that you are having to deal with Mike\’s death. As we draw closer to the Lord He will comfort all who are grieving. Our condolences to you, Mikes family, and friends.
Theresa Anderson says
Judy,
We are so sorry. You are in our thoughts and prayers a lot these days. Take care of yourself.
Theresa and Lloyd Anderson
Margarita Brannan says
Sis Im so sorry for your loss. Im praying for you and his family. My heart is with you Sis. My condolences to you and mikes family. Love u sis.
Richard&Pearl Velasco says
Stephani,we are so very sorry for your loss we will keep praying for you as you go through this great loss.
Sylvia Tiltges says
To Judy, Mike\’s Mom:
No words are adequate to describe the grief and heartbreak that a Mom feels at the loss of her child, especially an only child – the grief you must be feeling now. So often over the years I have heard you speak of him with love and pride. Know that I am thinking of you and express my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Please keep in touch when you are ready.
Sylvia
Lisa Hennessy-Johnson says
I am so sorry to hear of Mike\’s passing. We graduated together and myself and a group of others have been on the class reunion committee for all 4 reunions we\’ve had so far. Mike was quite the individual and never one to conform just for the sake of conforming. He was a great guy and my positive thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time and in the days ahead.
Lisa Hennessy-Johnson
Judith M. Price says
Michael was an extremely creative person who loved Stephani dearly, loved cooking and the family dog, Tony. I watched him achieve many things throughout his 44 years. He enjoyed scrutinizing the propaganda that newscasters often delivered. He was sarcastic and liked to use puns. Although often depressed at the unfairness of some of the people who surrounded him in the workplace, he viewed Stephen Suthard and Stevie\’s father as brother and nephew. It is incomprehensible to his wife and me (his mother) to understand why it is thought he killed Stevie and himself. It is easy to make a murder victim look like a suicide. The killer of these two has yet to be caught.
Michael was greatly loved , despite any faults he may have has, by his father, Stephani, and me.
He is sorely missed, but is now at peace.
J.P. says
Mike, each day I miss you more. Your dad and I are sadden by your untimely death.. It may seem strange that I, your mother, am writing a condolence all these years later, but know that Stephani loved you. We value the influence she had on your life.