Obituary for Michael K. Southward

Michael K. Southward age 84 of Forest, passed away on Tuesday November 7, 2023. He was born September 24, 1939 in Dearborn, MI to Byron Southward and Genieve (Stephsons) Barts. He married Ruby (Watkins) Benner on November 6, 1991 and she preceded him in death on June 14, 2022.

Surviving is a daughter; Cyndi (Jeff Ditmas) Southward, Bucyrus, son; Donald (Katie Young) Southward, Marion, step daughter; Melanie Wonder, Bascom, step sons; Jeff (Marlene) Maag, Clyde, Steve Maag, Forest, granddaughter; Samantha Boerger, numerous step grandchildren and great grandchildren, sister; Beverly Coaker, step sisters; Emily, Sandra, Patty, and Kathy. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, step son; Tony Maag, step sisters; Bonnie and Becky.

Michael graduated from Upper Sandusky High School 1957. He was a US Navy Veteran. Michael worked for 24 years at Marion Power Shovel and 14 years at Budd Company as a finisher. He was a Mason and enjoyed woodworking, bowling and horse shoe pitching.

Visitation will be held Saturday November 11, 2023 from 9am-11am at Bringman Clark Funeral Home. A private military service will be conducting by Upper Sandusky Color Guard at Jackson Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors in care of Bringman Clark Funeral Home 226 E. Wyandot Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351. Visit www.BringmanClark.com to extend a condolence or share a memory.