Michael E. Stone

Michael E. Stone, “Stonebelly”, 53, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away May 7, 2024. He was born in Rensselaer on July 3, 1970, the son of Jeral Stone and the late Karen (Burman) Widner.

Mike was a 1990 graduate of Rensselaer Central High School. He had worked at various local companies including Rose Acre Farms, FBI Builders, Genova Plastics, Talbert Manufacturing, and most recently Titan Construction & Engineering.

Mike made friends wherever he went, and he was always the life of the party. He enjoyed spending time at the Rensselaer Eagles, where he was a member. Playing darts, pool, corn hole, golf and going to auto races were a few of his favorite activities. He also loved playing cards and betting money on a lot of different things with friends and family. He was a big fan of Jeff Gordon and the Chicago Bears. Many happy memories were made with family and friends floating down Sugar Creek at Turkey Run State Park and camping at White Oak Campground on Lake Freeman. Mike was a great guy who would give you the shirt off his back. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his daughter, Kayla Stone of Rossville; one granddaughter, Brooklyn Cline of Rossville; his longtime companion, Diane Swan of Rensselaer; his father, Jeral Stone of Wheatfield; his siblings, Jeral (Jamie) Stone of Kentland, Joetta (Nick) McDonald of Rensselaer, and Gene (Nadine) Robbins of Lowell; and eight nieces and nephews: Tadd Stone, Dustin (Brittany) Stone, Tiffany Stone, TJ Stone, Tyana Stone, Haley Stone, Alivia Robbins, and Anya Robbins. Twelve great-nieces and great-nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Karen Widner; his step-mother, Patty Stone; his maternal and paternal grandparents; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Visitation will be Friday, May 10, 2024 from 3 – 7 p.m. (CDT) at Steinke Funeral Home of Rensselaer. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family. Steinke Funeral Home is honored to be handling the arrangements. Memories, condolences and photos may be shared with Mike’s family at www.SteinkeFuneralHome.com.