Michael “Mike” Link, 76, of Monticello, formerly of Winamac, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024 at IU Health Hospital in Lafayette.
Born on March 28, 1948, he was the eldest child of the late Donald Paul and Mary Ellen [Parker] Link. Mike was raised on the family farm west of Star City where he learned all about hard work at a young age. He attended the Pulaski and Star City Schools. While in high school, Mike was a member of FFA and played basketball. On July 28, 1967, he married Sue “Susie” Smith from Monterey at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski. Susie passed away in a tragic car accident on April 19, 1998.
Mike drove semi for Tim Powers for many years and most recently drove for Adam Loehmer until his retirement.
He is survived by:
Stacey Ingram, Greenwood, IN Daughter
Aaron (Christi) Link, Winamac, IN Son
Daniel (Nicole) Ingram, Plymouth, IN Grandson
Allen (Hali) Ingram, Tipton, IN Grandson
Michael (Yvette Bernardo) Ingram, Ingalls, IN Grandson
Addisyn and Eryn Ingram, Twin Great Granddaughters
Kayson Ingram, Great grandson
Cindy (Bill) Scott, Pulaski, IN Sister
Pat Ringen, Danville, IN Sister
Ron (Karen) Link, Star City, IN Brother
Don (Tammy) Link, Winamac, IN Brother
Richard (Pauline) Smith, Winamac, IN Brother-in-law
Mike (Peggy) Smith, Ohio Brother-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Donald Paul and Mary Ellen [Parker] Link, Parents
Sue “Susie” [Smith] Link, Wife
Marie Ann Link, Infant Sister
Walter and Eva [Bridegroom] Smith, In-laws
Cindy Smith, Infant Sister-in-law
Everett Smith, Brother-in-law
Kenny Smith, Brother-in-law
Ryan Smith, Nephew
Andrew Smith, Nephew
Private services will be held at Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Private burial will take place at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.
Memorial contributions may be made to Riley Children’s Foundation or Turners Syndrome Foundation.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
