Max M. Ketcham

Max M. Ketcham, 73, of Celina, died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 8, 2018, at his residence.

He was born December 24, 1944, in Decatur, Indiana, the son of Herbert and Marie Lilie (Kaeser) Ketcham, who both preceded him in death. On October 7, 1978, he married Margaret Ellen Burden, and she survives.

Other survivors include three sons, Scott Philip Ketcham of Celina; Brian Joseph (Julie Jordan) Ketcham of Portland, Indiana; and Lucas Benjamin Ketcham of Celina, and several nieces and nephews.

Two sisters, Jessie Weitz and Jean Kaeser, also preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home in Rockford, with Pastor Chip Steffy officiating.  Burial will follow in Mercer Memory Gardens in Celina, with graveside military honors rendered. 

Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials: To the family.

Condolences may be expressed at http://ketchamripley.com.