Michael "Schoonie" H. Schoonover
April 6, 1975 - April 14, 2022
Michael Howard Schoonover, age 47, of Valparaiso, IN passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022. He was born on April 6, 1975 in Columbus, IN to Howard and Barbara (Cardwell) Schoonover. Michael is survived by his mother Barbara (Jerry) Skiba, Sister Deborah (Dennis) Sobat, Niece Brittany (Nate) Smith, Nephew Brendan Gill, and Great-nieces Remington and Ellington. He was preceded in death by his father Howard Schoonover, Sister Sheryl (Schoonover) Gill, Grandparents Harold and Stella (Lindsey) Lind, and Grandparents Roy and Dorothy (Hollenbaugh) Schoonover. Michael graduated Portage High School in 1993. He enjoyed the outdoors including fishing, skiing, and golfing. Michael started playing his drum set at 18 years old and became one of his largest passions in life. He loved to travel and moved to Washington and Colorado for a few years where he assisted with building churches. He was diehard Notre Dame and Chicago Cubs fan. Michael almost always was sporting a ND hat. He was the life of the party and could always be caught cracking a joke. He will forever be remembered by those who knew well as “Schoonie.” A celebration of life will be held on April 27, 2022 from 3-7pm at Edmond and Evans Funeral Home Portage Chapel, 6941 Central Avenue, Portage, IN 46368. Pastor Rich Schmidt to perform service at 630pm. A private burial with family will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in Michael’s honor may be made to Donate Life, 3760 Guion Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46222. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.ee-fh.com
Michael Howard Schoonover, age 47, of Valparaiso, IN passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022. He was born on April 6, 1975 in Columbus, IN to Howard and Barbara (Cardwell) Schoonover. Michael is survived by his mother Barbara (Jerry) Skiba,... View Obituary & Service Information