Michael Allen Rife, 61 died Sunday, August 26, 2018.  He was born on May 4, 1957 in Ft. Wayne, IN to the late William Lawson and Ann Mae (Knight) Rife.  He attended the Branch of Christ Fellowship.

Surviving are his sisters, Judy Durnell, Linda Patrick, Diane Dahman, Shirley Jackson, Donna Dornseif, Marsha Merritte, brothers, William, Robert, Stephen, Donald, Edward Rife and Richard Schaefer.  Michael was preceded in death by two sisters Sandra Adkinson and Catherine Rife.

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday August 31, 2018 at Covington Memorial Funeral Home 8408 Covington Rd. with family receiving friends one hour prior to service.  Burial will be in Covington Memorial Gardens Cemetery.  www.covingtonmemorial.com