Ralph Michael “Mike” Hankins
Last Updated on July 22, 2025 by Cass County Communication Network
Ralph Michael “Mike” Hankins, 69, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 18th, 2025, at his home, following a heart attack.
Born October 23rd, 1955, in Lafayette, IN, he was the son of Ralph D. and Anna (Lucas) Hankins.
On July 19th, 1980, in the Monticello Christian Church, he was married to Brenda (Thomas) Hankins.
A graduate of Twin Lakes High School, Mike had a strong work ethic. He devoted over 25 years to Globe Valve in Delphi. After its closure, he began working as a machinist at Tuthill, now Muddog, where he was employed for 15 years before retiring.
Even after retirement, Mike always found ways to stay busy. Whether it was chopping wood for the house or picking black raspberries, he wanted to be out in his woods. He loved fishing in his creek, hiking the trails, camping, mushroom hunting, shooting targets, staying in the cabin with his brothers, and hunting deer. Every year he took pride in his black raspberry pie and jam,and would often host family gatherings to enjoy the treats he had made. Mike was strong in his faith,and set out to be an example of what it meant to love God. He always made time for his family,and especially loved bonding with his grandchildren.
Surviving with his wife of 45 years, Brenda Hankins, is his mother, Anna Hankins of Onward, IN; six children: Christina (Jason) Kettery of Alexandria, IN, Rachel (Thad) Blossom of Mulberry, IN, Amber (Justin) Stewart of Rossville, IN, Jessica (Joey) Dill of Delphi, IN, Jami (Daniel) Torkelson of Onward, IN, and Josh Hankins of Delphi, IN; two brothers, Gary Hankins and Jim (Terri) Hankins, all of Logansport, IN; his sister, Janet (Dale) Schneidt of Lafayette, IN; beloved grandchildren: Maddax Stewart, Jackson Kettery, Eli Blossom, Viviana Torkelson, Peyton Stewart, Ethan Blossom, Abigail Kettery, Aryella Torkelson, Ava Stewart, Vayda Dill, Lucia Torkelson, Evelyn Blossom, Emmit Blossom, Emrys Dill, Ira Torkelson, Elnora Torkelson, Leon Dill, Mathias Torkelson, and Kya Dill; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service celebrating Mike’s life will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 28th, at the Fisher Funeral Chapel, 1801 Chase Road, Logansport, with Pastor John DeKruyter officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Burial will follow in Seceder Cemetery, Lockport, Indiana.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at 7 p.m. at the Blossom Barn, 3808 North County Road 950 West, Mulberry, Indiana. Please join us to share memories and light refreshments.
You may share memories and condolences on his Tribute Wall at www.fisherfuneralchapel.com.