Michael Schucknecht

Michael Schucknecht

66, of Demotte, IN passed at home with family, Tuesday, November 29, 2022. He is survived by loving sister and caregiver, Jacqueline Sonntag; loving sister, Marilyn (Ron) Santner; brother, Edward Schucknecht; loving nieces and nephews, Jason (Tamera) Sonntag of AZ, J.D. (Shelby) Sonntag of Terre Haute, IN, Heather (Dave) Sonntag of Rockford, IL, Jennifer Sonntag of Demotte, Allisha (Chance) Czarnecki of Demotte, IN, Ava Santner of St. John, IN, Celeste Malkin of CA; great nieces and nephews, Kylee and Kelsie of Rockford, IL, Leland and Kyan of Demotte, IN, Maverick of Demotte, IN; the magical golden retriever, his constant companion, Merlin. Preceded in death by parents, Wilbur and Eva Schucknecht; sisters, Elaine Schucknecht and Marlene Malkin.

Mike was born in Chicago, IL on the south side. He was in boy scouts and later explorer scouts which his father was the leader and took a group of teenage boys to Philmont, CO for a hiking trip of a lifetime. He moved to Lowell, IN and finished high school and graduated from Lowell High School with his sister, Marlene. He went on to be a midnight cook at the local truck stop “Crossroads” at Rt 2 and 65 for 19 years. He was an avid cook and prep cook.

He loved to take his nieces and nephews to the Dunes and especially Kemil Beach. He was the fun uncle who made their times together adventurous. When they were in the water he was in the water too with an eagle eye and lifeguard personality. The sand castles and moats were what every kid dreams of. He also packed the best sandwiches. He continued to be a great uncle to his great nieces and nephews and even babysat for Kyan starting at 6 weeks old. One time I came home to the entire front room of hot wheel car city. Kyan and him had made ramps and service stations and everything filled the entire room. I said “Mike REALLY” he said “Yes Jackie, we are having fun.”

Later he would be the 24/7 caregiver of our mother, until she passed, in my home so I could keep my job and caregive also for five years. Mike suffered a stroke shortly after our mother passed. Mike will be missed by many caring cousins, Donna, Karen, Betty, who were more like sisters because our mothers, Sissy and Eva, were always together so were we. His laughter, his sense of humor, his ability to give when you needed it most, I will miss you big brother, your loving sister, Jackie  

Visitation, Sunday, December 11th from 2-4PM, Memorial Service following at 4PM, All at Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 604 E. Commercial Ave. Lowell, IN, 46356. www.sheetsfuneral.com

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