Michael VanEs, 71, died July 4, 2021. He was born in Hammond, Indiana and moved to this area in 1971 from Munster, Indiana. He was a carpenter and a Protestant. Michael also enjoyed trains and wood working.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Adrian and Janthina VanEs; and sister Linda VanEs Kearschner.

Michael is survived by brothers, Steven and Brian VanEs; sisters Karen McKenzie, Sandra Elbers, and Doreen Schomp; and numerous nieces, nephews and great- nieces and nephews.

Donations may be made in his memory to the Suncoast Hospice or the American Cancer Society.