Mr. Michael "Mike" Edward Hess, age 45, of Hanover, Indiana, entered this life on November 3, 1965 in Jeffersonville, Indiana. He was the son of Edward M. & Margaret Evelyn James Hess. He resided most of his life in Jefferson County and was a 1984 graduate of Southwestern High School. He also attended Real Estate School and bought and sold real estate for several years. He was united in marriage on Sept. 28, 1991 at St. Mary's Catholic Church to Christine M. Stoner. This union was blessed with one daughter, Paige Michelle. He was the owner and operator of Mike's Service Center in Hanover since 1984. He owned and operated Lease Liquidators for the past several years as well. Mike enjoyed NASCAR, all kinds of music, boating, U of L Basketball and socializing with friends and family. Mike died Sunday, August 7, 2011 at 5:25p.m. at the Hosparus Inpatient Facility in Louisville, Kentucky.
A LOVING FAMILY
Mike will be missed by his loving fiancée: Melinda Klopp of Hanover, Indiana; his loving daughter: Paige Michelle Hess of Madison, Indiana; his loving mother: Margaret Evelyn James Hess of Madison, Indiana; his loving brother: Gary L. Hess & his wife, Mary of Kingsport, Tennessee; his loving sister: Myra Myers & her husband, Ronnie Jerrell of Clarksville, Indiana; his loving step daughter: Erin Lange & her husband, Greg of Fishers, Indiana; his loving step son: Tyler Klopp of Hanover, Indiana; his loving step granddaughter: Stella Lange of Fishers, Indiana; his half-sister: Donna Laflin & her husband, Terrill of Hendersonville, Tennessee; his nieces: Kathryn Gullatt & her husband Clayton, Erin Doran & his wife, Aaron; his nephews: Lee Myers, Evan Myers; his great nephew: Jaxon Gullatt. He was preceded in death by his father: Edward M. Hess, died, April 11, 1987; his grandparents: Elmer & Lillie Waddle James, Martin & Catherine Hess.
FUNERAL CEREMONY
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 12, 2011 at 11:00 a.m., by the Rev. J.D. Traylor and Bro. George A. Severn, at the Hanover Baptist Church, 151 West Main Street in Hanover, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Hanover Cemetery in Hanover, Indiana.
VISITATION
Friends may call Thursday, from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre and Friday from 9:00 a.m. until time of the service at the Hanover Baptist Church, 151 West Main Street in Hanover, Indiana.
MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS
Memorial contributions may be made to the Madison Riverfront Development Project. Cards are available at the funeral home.
Elizabeth Thomas (Webber)
I am so sad about Mike. He will be so missed and would do anything for anyone. He loved to see me and my family coming with all our junky cars. I used to accuse him of jinxing one when I got the other fixed just to get all our $$!! He was great about hosting our last reunion.
Joe Neher
I just came from the Funeral Home. Mike had a huge turnout. It lasted from 2:00 until 9:00. People came from everywhere. It is a true testament to the great person Mike was. He always had a smile, and he always lived life to the fullest. I'm glad I had a chance to know him.
Allen Davidson
Mike will be greatly missed. He was a generous man and a friend to many. I've been reading so many comments from people whose lives he's touched on facebook and the website for his business. He's left behind a legacy of love and friendship with so many. Thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.
Jeffrey Phillips
Mike's Laugh
I'll always remember Mike's honest laugh
In my mind like a photograph.
A headlight beaming for only a while
Punctuating all of our lives with a smile.
I'll always remember Mike's deep laugh .
That friendly chuckle
Made you feel right at home ,
In spite of the years
Or where they might roam.
I'll always remember Mike's laugh
In my mind like a photograph ......
Dennis Young
I remember his giving hope to old ladies like my mom. Working on beaters that barely ran. And sweating over them. Just to set up a cheap payback plan. Not even sure if he would get paid. My mom always said ill never forget mike coming over to make sure my van got started when we lived in the trailer park. Pooring snow ice and bitter cold, mind you! And wouldn't take a dime. I loved that boy! My mom still says at the mention of his name. She always said. I know he is sitting at the hand of god in heaven. For having such a good heart. Then I break up the tears by asking. So you think Jesus has some nice rides for him to work on? I remember his laugh also. And the pushing up his heavy glasses.