Michael Housman, 33, of Evansville passed away at 7:45 pm, Friday, June 24, 2011 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital after a brief illness.

Michael is the son of Paul Housman and Lorraine Wurtz, both of Evansville. Michael went to school at Glenwood and Bosse High School [1995?] and attended Evansville ARC on Virginia Street. Michael loved Special Olympics baseball, basketball, bowling, country music, dancing, WWE wrestling, pretty girls with brown hair, eating out, celebrating his birthdays, the 4th of July, Christmas and the Colts. He touched many lives with his joy of life. Michael will be missed by all who knew him, especially the staff at Evansville ARC and SIRS who provided loving care for him.

Family members celebrating his life include his stepfather, Stephen Wurtz, stepmother, Linda Housman, sister, Laurie Housman of Louisville, brother, Christopher Graham of Evansville, stepsister, Krista Jones and her husband Chris of Haubstadt and stepbrother, Eric Bell of Evansville. Other family member include aunts and uncles, Elaine and Frank D'Amore of Elyria, OH, Evelyn Velez of Lorain, OH and John and Dee Szklar of Vermilion, OH, nieces and nephews, Deyanna Wilson, Erik Bell, Eron Bell, Erika Bell, Cole Jones, Kenzie Jones and Kylie Jones, cousins, Ryan Szklar, John Szklar, Gina Zickafoos and Julian Velez and paternal aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family is grateful to the SIRS team, who have been Michael's caregivers and championed for his individual rights, and to the nursing staff at Deaconess Gateway Neuro ICU, who have given Michael and his family compassionate care.

Funeral Services will be held at 1 pm, Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel - 5330 Washington Avenue with Reverend Dan Kennedy of Zion United Church of Christ, Newburgh officiating. Entombment will be in Park Lawn Mausoleum.

Friends may call from 3 pm until 8 pm, Monday, June 27, 2011 at Boone Funeral Home - East Chapel and again from Noon until time of service at 1 pm, Tuesday.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Evansville ARC, 615 W. Virginia St., Evansville, IN 47710 or Southern Indiana Resource Solutions (SIRS), 955 S. Kenmore Dr., Evansville, IN 47714.

June 26, 2011
Michael was one of the sweetest, funniest, dearest people I have ever known. He will be missed with floods of tears and then gales of laughter at the memories we have of him. Sending Michael's family all my love.
Jackie Pounds, Terre Haute, Indiana

June 25, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Brian Kellems, Evansville, Indiana

June 26, 2011
Our Special Thoughts and Prayers go with your family. Best spot shooter in Basketball I have ever seen, and what a smile ! Never forgot a person’s name he met. How rare.
David Powell & Family, Warrenton, Indiana

June 26, 2011
So sorry for your loss...
Bill Sabat, Winthrop, Massachusetts

June 26, 2011
Paul, On behalf of your friends and classmates from Winthrop High School Class of 64, I send you our prayers and comfort in this time of sadness.
Gale Fullerton Riley, Rowley, Massachusetts

June 26, 2011
Keeping you all in thoughts, prayer and love.
Shannon Hinton, Louisville, Kentucky

June 26, 2011
So sorry to hear you lost Michael. Our prayers are with you at this time. I know he was so special to all of you
Daryl & Lana Rauscher, Palm Coast, Florida

June 26, 2011
Michael was on my basketball team and softball teams for two years. Even when he wasn't playing for me, he always greeted me with a smile and a hug. I will miss his laughter and ability to always have a good time. I offer my deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Sean O'Shea

 June 26, 2011
Our sincere sympathy goes out to you at your great loss. May your wonderful memories of Michael and knowing that friends and relatives care and love you bring you needed comfort and God's peace.
Love, Andy & Bob, Concord, North Carolina

June 26, 2011
Michael, you will be missed dearly. It was such a joy working with you over these past couple of years. You were truly a character. Rest in Peace "Mikey".
Bree, Evansville, Indiana

June 26, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mike & Joy, Evansville, Indiana

June 26, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jim and Diana Wilks, Boonville, Indiana