Michael Edward Schartung

Michael Mike E. Schartung, 68, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at his home. Born November 26, 1936 in Daviess County, Mr. Schartung was retired from Whirlpool and was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church. He had also worked at Sears for 10 years. Mr. Schartung was an Army veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and reading Louis LAmour novels. He was preceded in death by his father John Albert Schartung in 1991, a daughter, Angelayn Schartung in 1967, and a grandson, Drake Schartung in 1997.

Mr. Schartung is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ava Clarine Erwin Schartung; a daughter, Tonji J. (and Russell) Morris of Huntingburg, IN; two sons, Mark (and Robin) Schartung of Georgetown, KY and Edward Schartung of Owensboro; his mother, Mary Cecilia Schartung of Owensboro; 5 grandchildren; Myndi Morris, Brittney Morris, Nicholis Schartung, Ayden Schartung and Tristan Stewart; six brothers, Tom (and Joan) Schartung of Bristol, TN, James R. (and Dorothy) Schartung , William H. (and Janet) Schartung, John A. Schartung, Jr.,all of Owenbsoro, Bernard A. (and Janet) Schartung of Knottsville, and David L. Schartung of Ashburn, VA; and five sisters, Mary Joann Millay of Stanley, Dorothy Marie Quinn of Utica, Mary Josephine (and Bob) Haynes of Owensboro, Barbara Helen (and Bob) Hodskins of Fordsville, and Patricia Ann (and Larry) Lucht of Pinnellas Park, FL.

Funeral services are 11 A.M. Saturday, July 30 2005 at Precious Blood Catholic Church with Father Brad Whistle officiating. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be at Glenn Funeral Home from 2-8 P.M. on Friday and after 9 A.M. on Saturday. Prayers will be said at 7:30 P.M. Friday at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the American Cancer Society.

Online condolences may be left at www.glennfuneralhome.com.