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Michael Andrew Thibault

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Michael Andrew Thibault, 45, of Indianapolis, Ind., died on Sunday, November 5, 2017.  He was born in Indianapolis on June 18, 1972, and was a lifelong resident.

Mike is survived by his loving wife Lisa (Gebken) of 19 years; daughters Genevieve, Sophie, and Lucy; parents Tom and Ann Thibault; siblings Stephen (Kathleen) Thibault of Foster City, Calif., Catherine (Adam) Thacher of Bakersfield, Calif., and Janet (Christy) Thibault of Charleston, S.C.; nephews Dominic and Colin Thibault and Henry and Oren Thacher; niece Cecilia Gebken; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Delor and Evelyn Thibault and Robert and Mary Kennedy.

After Mike graduated from Cathedral High School, he attended Wabash College, double-majoring in history and French. He pledged Delta Tau Delta Fraternity while at Wabash. Later in life, after discovering a love for food and cooking, Mike graduated from Harrison College Culinary Arts Program with highest distinction. He became an avid culinarian who loved to cook for his family and friends.

Mike was a Boy Scout and earned the rank of Eagle. He was also a Minisino in Firecrafter, and a Vigil Honor member in the Order of the Arrow.

Mike was an active member of St Monica Catholic Church and was involved in many ministries including RCIA, Sunday School Religious Education, and Marriage in Focus. He and his family also volunteered frequently at Holy Family Shelter. He was also very involved in his daughters’ activities—coaching soccer and cheering them on at cross country meets, volleyball games, musical performances and Girl Scouts activities.

He will be remembered for his love of family, his humor—he could always find a way to make you laugh – and his intellect.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 12 from 5-8pm at Indiana Funeral Care, 8151 Allisonville Rd., and Monday, November 13 from 11am-12pm at St Monica Catholic Church, 6131 Michigan Rd.  A funeral mass will be held at 12pm, followed by burial at Union Chapel Cemetery and mercy meal at St Monica.

Contributions in memory of Mike can be made to Holy Family Shelter, 907 N Holmes Ave., St Monica Sunday School Religious Education, 6131 Michigan Rd., or a scholarship fund for his daughters: https://www.gofundme.com/thibault-scholarship-fund.

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  1. Dear Lisa, you and the girls are in my prayers during this trying time. If you need anything, please call. With love and friendship always, Mary Beth

  2. Lisa;
    For myself and my family you have our sympathy and support.
    I know how much Mike loved you and the girls.
    We will be there for you.

    Call us if we can help in any way.
    All our prayers
    The Kowinski’s

  3. I would like to send my condolences to you and your family. Also to Michael parents as I have known them for several years

  4. Lisa, Genevieve, Sophie and Lucy, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are only a call or text away if there is anything you need.
    Love you all
    Keith, Susanne, Ashlea and Cortni Baughman

  5. You and the girls will be in our prayers… much love to all of you.
    The Van Gheem Family

  6. Lisa, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I knew Mike many years ago, and regarded him as a fine man and a person that I truly enjoyed working with. I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss him.

  7. Lisa and girls,
    My heart and prayers are with you at this time. May God guide you in the days ahead. I am so sorry for your loss.
    Sharon Albert

  8. Dear Lisa, Genevieve, Sophie and Lucy,
    Our deepest sympathies are with you as we offer prayers for Mike’s soul and for your strength. We remember Mike as a loving father to his children and a supportive husband during our years at St. Monica. May he rest in peace now as he revels in eternal life with Christ and may your family always cherish him in memory. I will pray for all of you in my special intentions during rosary with our students at the college this evening.
    Fred Yaniga
    Hillsdale, Michigan

  9. Lisa, my prayers and tears are with you and your girls. I will be unable to attend the services due to a business trip, but please know I’m thinking of you all and weeping for you. God bless you.

  10. Dear Lisa and family,
    There is no words than can express how sorry we are to hear about the passing of Mike. During this difficult moment, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
    Our love and sympathy to you, your daughters and family.

    Chuck & Mary Wells

  11. LT, you were a part of a very special group of friends at Westminster who are your friends today and are keeping you and your family close in their hearts now. We share your grief in Mike’s death and will continue to keep your good company in the days to come. May God bless you all.

  12. So shocked to hear this news. I grew up with Mike’s brother Steve in kindergarten and played often at their home as a young child. I offer my condolences to the entire family. Gone too soon.

  13. Lisa and girls. I am so sorry for your loss. I will continue to keep you all lifted up in prayer. God bless you through this difficult time. We will at DC’s by the pool again soon!

    Hugs,
    Kathy, Doug, Hannah, Josh, Eli, Kayla and Matt

  15. Dear Lisa, There are no words … only heartfelt support and love for you and your Daughters. May God in His tenderness impart Courage and Comfort into your hearts at this time of such sorrow. May Mike enjoy the Peace of Christ

    Prayers and Warmest Hugs,
    Liz Stanton

  16. Lisa:
    You and the girls are in my thoughts and prayers. I’m certain you all have many fond memories of your life with Mike. Hold on to them.

    Liz Katz
    Tampa, FL

  17. Ann, Tom Lisa & girl- Peter & I send you our love and prayers. May God guide you and give you strength. You are in our hearts! God bless! Xox

    Warmly
    Kim Hunter & Peter Bardsley, Saint John, New Brunswick Canada

  18. Lisa – I was shocked and saddened to hear the news about Mike. Please know that you and your daughters are in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to be. You are a beautiful and caring family, a great representation of Christ to others. May he help you and the girls through this difficult time. Please know that you are supported in prayer by many.

    God bless!

  19. I had the honor of working with Mike. He was always there with a smile to lift up my spirit. My deepest condolences on your loss and the loss to all who had the pleasure of meeting him.

  20. Dear Lisa, Genevieve,Sophia, and Lucy,
    I am so sorry to hear of the tragic loss of your dear husband and father. I have fond memories of your family, and pray that you are surrounded with loving arms as you travel this difficult road. Lisa, you are your daughter’s strength, but please be very kind to yourself as well. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and don’t hesitate to reach out to me if I can help in any way.

  21. It fairly safe to say that all of us that know you from St. Monica share in your grief, and shock at Mike’s loss. Tom and I pray for your whole extended family. The light that he was for our community will continue shining where he is now, but of course, we want him here. Grace and strength in abundance is our prayer for you…

  22. Such wonderful memories of my student and his parents, then getting to know Lisa and the girls. Mike was a bright light in all our lives.

  24. To the Entire Thibault Family,

    There are no words…Our families go way back, and have shared much over the years. Know that all in my thoughts and prayers, often and always. I will always remember Mike’s quick wit and easy smile. His hugs were from the heart. May God keep all of you in the palm of his hand, during this journey. I love you!

    Love and Blessings,
    Sarah

  25. Dear Lisa, Genevieve,Sophia, and Lucy,

    We are very sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you and the rest of your family.

    With love and support,
    The Rodabough Family

  26. To the Family of Michael:

    Please accept our condolences and support. May Michael rest in peace.

    The Kennedy Family
    Quincy Mass

  27. I love this picture of Mike. He was a great man and an awesome dad. You are all in our prayers and we will never leave your side.

  28. Tom and Ann, we were deeply saddened to read of Michael’s death. When he and Eric were youngsters together, he was always delightful, creative, and a good friend to him…and to the rest of our family. We send our love and prayers to you, dear friends, and to Michael’s wife and children.

    Holding you in our hearts,
    Frank and Sheila Bynum

  29. Dear Lisa, Genevieve, Sophia, Lucy, Tom , Ann and family,

    We are just so terribly sorry to hear of Michael’s passing. Sending you our love and prayers at this most difficult time. May Michael rest in peace as he is embraced by the arms of our Lord.

    With love and deep sympathy,
    Sue, Joe, Kristina, and Melissa – Nashua, NH

  30. To the entire Thibault Family,
    There are not adequate words to express our sadness and concern for each of you. Everyone is in our thoughts and prayers.. May you find some comfort in family and friends, the memories and in Michael’s life that lives on with three beautiful daughters and all the good work he did. We’re here if needed for anything! Much love, Julie & Mike

  31. Lisa,
    We are heartbroken for you, the girls, Mike’s parents and the entire family. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you now and will continue to be in the days ahead.
    Gary & Sharon

  32. Dear Lisa, Genevieve, Sophie, Lucy, Tom, Ann and Family,
    We are so very sorry to learn of the loss of Michael. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    Love,
    Bill and Lynn Thacher, Middletown, CA

  34. Dear Lisa, Genevieve, Sophie, Lucy, Tom, Ann and Family,
    Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Please know that we will continue to pray your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
    Sincerely,
    Tony and Judy Schommer

  35. Lisa and family, My condolences, didn’t realize he was a Fraternity brother of mine. God bless his soul and God bless and keep you!
    Warren

  36. Lisa and family
    I so very sorry for so a tremendous loss! Our thoughts and prayers to all of you. Sending love and hugs to your daughters and you! May God bless and keep you.

  37. Dear Ann , Tom and family
    Thinking of you at this incredibly difficult time, with love and deepest sympathy.
    I know your faith and family be a comfort and blessing in the days ahead.

  38. Tom, Ann, Steven, Cathy & Janet, and Lisa, Genevieve, Sophie & Lucy. Please know how deeply saddened and sorry I am to hear about Mike’s passing. When the Bynums moved to Roseway Dr in 1976, Mike was the first one to come over to check out the new kids in the neighborhood — he and I just became instant friends. We bonded over Star Wars action figures, Legos, and Atari games — Mike was brilliant at concocting universes that I loved spending time with him in. Although we went our different paths as we grew older, I often thought of Mike, especially when sharing new Star Wars movies with my own kids.

    I’m truly sorry I didn’t get a chance to see Mike again — but I will always love him as my best-friend from grade school, I will always feel privileged to have known him, and I will always remember him as the kindred 7-year-old spirit who knew and cherished the galaxy far far away as I did.

    My thoughts will be with all of you, always.

  39. Dear Lisa and the entire Thibault family:

    We were so saddened to hear of Michael’s passing. His spirit lives in all of your hearts. We send our love and prayers with deepest sympathy. Renee and Patrick Keefe

  40. Dear Lisa, Genevieve, Sophie, and Lucy,
    Our hearts break for your loss. We will miss Mike and keep great memories in our hearts.
    Be strong for each other and know you all have an extended family that will support you in any way we can.
    We love you all and will always be here for you!
    Mel, Earl and Erin

  41. Dear Lisa,
    I just learned the shocking news about Mike and I am so sorry. I remember Mike as fun and easy going and remember your courtship and wedding fondly. Sending you and your beautiful daughters big hugs during this impossible time.

  42. At times like this one egrets that we did not know each other in more ways. I hope that I have expressed before how I treasure you as a neighbor and friend. I have many fond memories of Mike and the girls helping me, especially in snow shoveling. Little Lucy with a tiny toy shovel. Thank you for being always cheering me when we talked briefly. I hope I can be a help to you if needed–I am just across the street. I send my sincere love and sympathies to you and the family.

  43. Tom, Ann, and Thibault family,
    I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Mike. I have many fond memories of playing with the Thibault kids growing up. I am holding you all in my heart and prayers.

  44. To the Thibault Family,

    I am stunned a d crushed at the loss of Mike. My thoughts and prayers are with all as we struggle to understand.
    Much love,

    Beth Lively

  45. Dear Ann, I only met you recently , here in Naples, through your friend Alice . I am extending sincere sympathy to you and your husband and to Mike’s family . Nothing prepares you for the loss of one of your children.
    Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time. What a tribute to your son in his obituary .
    Mary O’Brien ( Sue O’Brien sister in law )

  46. Ann, Tom, Steve, Kathy, Janet, Lisa and your daughters, I was shocked and saddened to see Mike’s death in the paper. All the Thibaults were one of my very favorite families at St. Simon but it was Mike I met first when he was in my homeroom the first year I taught. He always stood out as an excellent and engaged student even though he wrote so small it taxed my eyesight. You will all be in my prayers and I hope you have many happy memories of Mike to sustain you during and after your grieving time. The angels have him now. God Bless

  47. Ann and Tom and the entire Thibault family. Please know your family is in our prayers. Remembering all the time spent with your family thru marriage encounter. May you feel God’s grace and love.

  48. My thoughts and prayers are with all the members of the Thibault Family. May your memories of Mike and the power of love, God’s and ours, sustain you today and always.
    Peace!
    Jo Cavanaugh (Cathedral High School Teacher)

  49. Tom and Ann, you will remain in our prayers! Our thoughts are with you and your family at this challenging time. The large crowd at the funeral home is a tribute to your family!! Our sincere condolences to the entire family.

    Tony and Debbie Elliott

  51. Dear Lisa,
    It’s Thanksgiving and I was thumbing through Facebook to catch up with my friends. So I discover the news of Mike’s death. I am shocked and grieved for you and the girls. I hardly knew Mike–he was in culinary school when we met briefly–but I liked him and I am so sad to learn that he is gone. Love to your family.

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