Mike Burns

Michael H. Burns, age 57 of Mount Vernon, IN, passed away Thursday December 29, 2011 due to injuries suffered in an automobile accident in Watford City, North Dakota.

Michael was the son of Joseph and Helen Fender, born on December 28, 1954 in Havre de Grace, Maryland.

He worked for Flour Corporation for 28 years before joining Wanzek Construction, Inc. as a Level 3 Superintendent in 2010. He had a love for being outdoors including: horseback riding and roping, 4 wheeler riding, and boating. Many would say his biggest attribute was his personality and his ability to socialize.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Bobbi Jo and Adam Boyd of New Harmony, IN, his son and daughter-in-law Michael Adam and Jessica Burns of Pearland, TX. Father, Joseph Fender of Mount Pleasant, TN. Brothers: Timothy Fender of Mount Pleasant, TN., Wayne Fender of White Hall, MD., and Kevin Fender of Elkton, MD. Sisters: Terri Caudill of Havre de Grace, MD., and Cindy Spittler of Mountain View, MO. Grandchildren: Valerie Boyd, Halyn Boyd, Lorelai Boyd, and Paxton Boyd all of New Harmony, IN.

Mike was preceded in death by his mother Helen Fender.

A Celebration of Mikes life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday January 7, 2011 at the Austin-Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, IN. The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until service time. Memorials are suggested to the Burns children. Family and friends are invited to the Owen Dunn American Legion immediately following the service for a meal and time of remembrance. Online Condolences can be left at austinfuneralhome.com