Michael “Mike” Link, 76, of Monticello, formerly of Winamac, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024 at IU Health Hospital in Lafayette. 

Born on March 28, 1948, he was the eldest child of the late Donald Paul and Mary Ellen [Parker] Link.  Mike 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, Mike was a member of FFA and played basketball.  On July 28, 1967, he married Sue “Susie” Smith from Monterey at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski.  Susie passed away in a tragic car accident on April 19, 1998. 

Mike drove semi for Tim Powers for many years and most recently drove for Adam Loehmer until his retirement. 

He is survived by:

Stacey Ingram, Greenwood, IN Daughter

Aaron (Christi) Link, Winamac, IN Son

Daniel (Nicole) Ingram, Plymouth, IN Grandson

Allen (Hali) Ingram, Tipton, IN Grandson

Michael (Yvette Bernardo) Ingram, Ingalls, IN Grandson

Addisyn and Eryn Ingram, Twin Great Granddaughters

Kayson Ingram, Great grandson

Cindy (Bill) Scott, Pulaski, IN Sister

Pat Ringen, Danville, IN Sister

Ron (Karen) Link, Star City, IN Brother

Don (Tammy) Link, Winamac, IN Brother

Richard (Pauline) Smith, Winamac, IN Brother-in-law

Mike (Peggy) Smith, Ohio Brother-in-law

Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:

Donald Paul and Mary Ellen [Parker] Link, Parents

Sue “Susie” [Smith] Link, Wife

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

Private services will be held at Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Private burial will take place at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial contributions 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.