Jan. 18, 1970 - Mar. 20, 2012
Michael Jay Delagrange, 42, of Greentown went home to glory at 11:13 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at his residence. Born on January 18, 1970, in Ft. Wayne, he was the son of James L. and Marie (Eicher) Delagrange. On August 25, 1990, he was married to Christi Voorhis, who survives. He was a 1988 graduate of Woodlan High School and a 1994 graduate of IPFW.
Mike was a CPA for 8 years at DWD in Marion before he purchased the Kehrer Fish Company which he has operated for the past 10 years. Mike was a member of Christain Life Fellowship Church in Greentown and enjoyed participating in the Community Choir. He loved hunting, fishing, spending time with his family and most of all testifying to the greatness of God. Mike was an amazing son, husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. He had such a tender and gracious spirit toward others and will be missed.
Surviving, in addition to his wife and parents, are a daughter, Caitlyn and soon to be adopted sons Jaylen and Malachi; brother, Jeff (Stacey) Delagrange, New Haven; sister, Jayne Delagrange, Columbus, OH; sister, Melissa (Chris) Freehling, Spencerville; grandmother Ruth Voorhis, Greentown, father and mother in law Gary and Arlene Voorhis, Greentown; and brother in law, Vance (Danielle) Voorhis, Tipton; nieces and nephews, Jenna, Jared, Jaclyn, Jordan Delagrange, Micah and Micayah Voorhis. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services were held at Christian Life Fellowship 1009 Holiday Drive Greentown Saturday March 24, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Gary Hoover officiating. Burial followed the service in Jerome Cemetery.
A memorial celebration was held on Sunday, April 1 at North Leo Mennonite Church 15419 State Road #1 Leo, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Delagrange Children’s Education and Care Fund through Christian Life Fellowship, 1009 Holiday Drive, Greentown, Indiana 46936.
Hasler & Stout Funeral Home 765-628-3344 Greentown assisted the family with arrangements.
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