Obituaries

May 19, 1941 to February 26, 2024

KEWANNA - Michael W. “Mike” Doty, 82 of Kewanna, passed away peacefully at 10:44 p.m., Monday, Feb. 26, at his home.

Mike Doty

Born May 19, 1941 in Chicago, he was the son of the late William and Ruth (Hunter) Doty. He graduated from Winamac High School, Class of 1960. He was also a U.S. Navy veteran, serving from 1960-1962. On Oct. 23, 1965, he married Betty Jo Baldwin. She preceded him in death April 28, 2019.

Survivors include his son Todd M. (Cristi) Doty of Twelve Mile; grandchildren Amber (Emanuel) Esteban, Quinton (Dayenera) Doty, Keegan (Ali) Doty, Hunter (Nelson) Doty, Sydney (Zach) Doty, Andrew Doty and Dawson (Angel) Doty; daughter-in-law, Trina (Josh) Doty and son Titan, and great-grandchildren Olivia, Gracelynn, Noah, Bryson, Kyree, A’Briella and Korbyn. He is also survived by brother, David “Red” (Mary) Doty of Monterey, sister, Nancy (Jim) Allen of Missouri; special friends Jessica Waters and Tammy Eisan, and several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

He is also preceded in death by son Brian Doty.

Mr. Doty retired from Winamac Coil Spring Inc. in Kewanna. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Church and the V.F.W. Post #1121 in Kewanna. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and he was well known for “speed” walking around town. He mostly loved spending time with his family.

The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, March 5, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Metzger Chapel, Kewanna. Pastor Chris Kosary will officiate. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Burial with military rites performed will be at Bruce Lake Cemetery.

Mr. Doty’s online guestbook is available, and condolences may be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com