Robert Michael "Mike" Vaughn Obituary (1941

Mr. Robert Michael Vaughn, age 81, of Madison, Indiana entered this life on September 26, 1941 in Madison, Indiana. He was the loving son of the late, Charles H. and Elizabeth M. Woodsmall Vaughn. He was raised in Madison and was a 1960 graduate of Shawe Memorial High School. He then attended ITT/Educational services to further his training. He was raised Catholic and a member of the Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Mike served in the Indiana National Guard and was honorably discharged from the Reserves. On February 12, 1966 he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Jenny Lynne Graham in Springfield, Illinois. This happy union of 57 years was blessed with daughters, Elissa and Jill. He was employed with Cummins Engine Company in Maintenance and had worked for the Madison State Hospital. He then worked for various employers as a maintenance and handyman for several years until he retired. He enjoyed mechanical work and tinkering on things. Being with his family was the most important thing in his life and seeing his grandchildren. Mike died suddenly on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at 8:34 p.m. at the Jewel Place in Madison, Indiana. Please Click Here to View the Video Tribute Please Click Here to View the Funeral Service Recording A LOVING FAMILY Mike will be missed by his loving daughters, Elissa Vaughn McGauley and her husband, John of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Jill Vaughn Whaley and her husband, Kevin of Plainfield, Indiana; his loving grandchildren, Jenna Whaley, Emily Whaley and Laurel McGauley; his loving sisters in law, Martha Vaughn of Madison, Indiana and Carol Vaughn of Milton, Kentucky; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Jenny Lynne Graham Vaughn, died August 17, 2023, his father, Charles H. Vaughn, died February 25, 1958, his mother, Elizabeth M. Woodsmall Vaughn, died December 6, 1981, his brothers, Charles Herman Vaughn, died May 2, 1990, Donald Joseph Vaughn, died November 20, 2018, Raymond Francis Vaughn, died October 6, 2020 and Richard Lee Vaughn, died in 2020, and his sister, Anna Elizabeth "Betty" Vaughn Dixon, died March 28, 2001. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIALFuneral Mass will be conducted Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., by Father Christopher A. Craig at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 413 East Second Street in downtown Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery in Madison, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may visit Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Thursday from 9:00 am until 10:30 a.m. at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. THE ROSARYThe Rosary will be prayed on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. TO VIEW THIS ROSARY: https://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/91966/hash:98D7B03CCDE60C2E MILITARY HONORSMilitary honors will be provided by the Major Samuel Woodfill Post No. 9 of the American Legion. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Cards are at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of Madison and Hanover or at the church. Online condolences, remembrances, and memorials can be left at www.morgan-nay.com Place An Online Memorial Donation Here To send a flower arrangement in memory of Robert Michael "Mike" Vaughn, please click here to visit our sympathy store.