March 16, 1948 - July 3, 2009

ELKHART -- Michael Sandusky, 61, of Elkhart, died at 12:30 p.m. Friday (July 3, 2009) in Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness.

He was born March 16, 1948, in South Bend to Clyde W. and Zoe (McNamara) Sandusky.

He is survived by two sons, Michael Sandusky and Todd (Stephanie) Sandusky, both of Elkhart; one granddaughter, Naomi Sandusky, at home; one sister, Judith "Judy" Butler of Elkhart; three nephews, Chris, Brad and Brett Butler, all of Elkhart; close friends Jim and Korene Turner of Elkhart; and his former wife, Sandra K. Sandusky of Elkhart.

Mr. Sandusky was a driver for the Ace Cab Co. of Elkhart for several years until his health required his early retirement. He was a member of Elkhart DAV Chapter 19, VFW Post 88 and Elkhart Moose Lodge 599. He loved playing cards, including poker, and was an avid Notre Dame fan. He was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church and served in the U.S. Air Force as an MP at Charleston AFB, Charleston, S.C.

A graveside service will take place Friday, July 10, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Veterans Section in Prairie Street Cemetery. Military graveside honors will be rendered by Elkhart DAV 19 and the US Air Force Funeral Honor Guard. Friends may call for a half hour prior to the 11 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2009, memorial Mass at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, located at 1405 N. Main St., Elkhart. The Rev. Bill Sullivan of the St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church will officiate both services. Cremation has taken place.

Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, is assisting with arrangements.

Memorials may be given to St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences can reach the family at www.billingsfuneralhome.com