Obituaries

March 28, 1948 to April 1, 2024

WINAMAC - Michael “Mike” Link, 76, of Monticello (formerly of Winamac), passed away Monday, April 1, at IU Health Hospital in Lafayette.

Born March 28, 1948, he was the eldest child of the late Donald Paul and Mary Ellen [Parker] Link. He was raised on the family farm west of Star City where he learned all about hard work at a young age. He attended the Pulaski and Star City schools. While in high school, he was a member of FFA and played basketball. On July 28, 1967, he married Sue “Susie” Smith of Monterey at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski. She passed away in a tragic car accident on April 19, 1998.

Mike Link

He is survived by:
Stacey Ingram, Greenwood, Daughter
Aaron (Christi) Link, Winamac, Son
Daniel (Nicole) Ingram, Plymouth, Grandson
Allen (Hali) Ingram, Tipton, Grandson
Michael (Yvette Bernardo) Ingram, Ingalls (IN), Grandson
Addisyn and Eryn Ingram, Twin Great-Granddaughters
Kayson Ingram, Great-grandson
Cindy (Bill) Scott, Pulaski, Sister
Pat Ringen, Danville (IN), Sister
Ron (Karen) Link, Star City, Brother
Don (Tammy) Link, Winamac, Brother
Richard (Pauline) Smith, Winamac, Brother-in-law
Mike (Peggy) Smith, Ohio, Brother-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Marie Ann Link, Infant Sister
Walter and Eva [Bridegroom] Smith, In-laws
Cindy Smith, Infant Sister-in-law
Everett Smith, Brother-in-law
Kenny Smith, Brother-in-law
Ryan Smith, Nephew
Andrew Smith, Nephew

Mr. Link drove semi-trucks for Tim Powers for many years, and most recently drove for Adam Loehmer until his retirement.

Private services will be held at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Private burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Riley Children’s Foundation or Turners Syndrome Foundation.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.