Michael

Gonzales

Michael S. Gonzales, age 47, went to Heaven on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 in Defiance, OH.

Michael was born on October 28, 1974 in Paulding, OH to Charles Gonzales, Sr. and Sharon (Schooley) Jackson. On June 27, 2021, Michael married the love of his life, Linda Owens. Michael was the owner and operator of L&M Construction for 28 years. He was an avid Harley Davidson rider and owner.

Michael is survived by his loving wife, Linda; father, Charles (Charlotte) Gonzales, Sr., Paulding, OH; mother, Sharon Jackson, Mark Center, OH; sons: Brenden Gonzales, Fort Wayne, IN; Noah Gonzales, Fort Wayne, IN; Elijah Gonzales, Huntington, IN; daughters: Taylor (Austin) Hunter, Noblesville, IN; Makaiyah Gonzales, Huntington, IN; Railyn Warstler, Spencerville, IN; Maizyn Gonzales, Mark Center, IN; stepchildren: Austin (Raya) Owens, Sherwood, OH; Shamar Midgett, Toledo, OH; Nevaeh Midgett, Fort Wayne, IN; brothers: Charles (Krista) Gonzales, Jr., Paulding, OH; Stephen (Nina) Gonzalez, Woodburn, IN; Jeromy Gonzales, Paulding, OH; sisters: Angela (Michael) Hart, Mark Center, OH; Stephanie Gonzalez, Nappanee, IN; Heather Bakowski, Melrose, OH; grandchildren, Annabelle and Reid; stepgrandchildren, Aviana, Rylee, and Xavier.

Michael is preceded in death by his stepfathers, Bill Jackson, Jr. and Al Bakowski.

Funeral service will be held at 5:00 PM on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Den Herder Funeral Home.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM until time of services on Thursday.

Memorial contributions may be made in Michael's memory, c/o Den Herder Funeral Home, PO Box 27, Paulding, OH 45879 to go towards funeral expenses.