Obituaries

September 3, 1955 to September 11, 2019

FRANCESVILLE - Michael Lee "Mike" Elston, (aka Elmo or Chief Renegade), 63, of Rensselaer, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Sept. 11, in Rensselaer.

He was born Sept. 23, 1955 in Rensselaer to the late Arnold W. and Shirley Lee Wilkens Elston. He was a 1973 graduate of West Central High School in Francesville.

Survivors include:
Stella S. Liming Fish, Crawfordsville, Companion
Sandy K. Whitcomb, Goodland, Sister
Steve (Reme) Elston, Cheyenne, WY, Brother
Brad (Brenda) Elston, Medaryville, Brother
Scott (Claudia) Elston, Francesville, Brother
Bob (Cathy) Elston, Francesville, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews
Many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins
Cristina Ziese, Rensselaer, Step-Daughter
Sarah Holder, Indianapolis, Step-Daughter
Michael Fouts, Lafayette, Step-Son
Serenity Holder, Indianapolis, Granddaughter
Calvin Holder, Indianapolis, Grandson

Preceded in death by:
Judith Overman Elston, Step Mother
Charles "Butch" Whitcomb, Brother-in-law

Mr. Elston was a lead man welder at Talbert Manufacturing where he had worked for 41 years. He was a member of the United Steel Workers Union Local #6982 and Jasper County ABATE. He enjoyed bowling, riding motorcycles and fishing. He was proud of his Native American heritage and collected Native American memorabilia. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching Cubs baseball, Bears and Colts football and NASCAR. He loved cookouts and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home with Pastor Paul Dyke officiating. Burial will be at Victor Chapel Cemetery, Star City.

Memorial donations may be made to American Diabetes Association or ABATE or to the family.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.