Craig Raikes

Craig Raikes, 49, Laketon, IN died at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2013 in Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, IN. He was born October 22, 1963 in Peru, IN. He graduated from Southwood High School in 1982. On February 26, 1994 he married Tyna Lynn Kindler. Craig was a welder for 19 years at Abresist Kalenborn Corp., Urbana, IN. He was a member of Congregational Chrisitian Church, North Manchester, IN where he was a member of 4WB Praise Band. He was also a member of the Jimmy B & 4 On The Floor Band. He loved to fish, ride his Harley and play and write music. He is survived by his wife, Tyna Lynn Raikes, Laketon, IN; son, Corey Steven Raikes, Laketon, IN; daughters, Autumn Claire (fiance' Brett Taylor) Raikes, Roann, IN and Rhyan Shay Raikes, Fort Wayne, IN; father, David William Raikes, Lafayette, IN; mother, Carole Jean Kreighbaum, Plainfield, IN; brother, Kris R. (Kelly) Raikes, Santa Cruz, CA; sisters, Debra J. (companion Karen Oliver) Raikes, Avon, IN and JoAnna R. Kreighbaum, Denver, CO; grandson, Wyatt Taylor, Roann, IN; nephews, Declan & Gavin Oliver-Raikes, Avon, IN; one aunt and three cousins. One brother and one aunt are deceased. Family and friends may call Saturday, March 16, 2013 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Congregational Christian Church, 310 N. Walnut Street, North Manchester, IN. Celebration of Life service will be Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at Congregational Christian Church, 310 N. Walnut Street, North Manchester, IN. Following the celebration of life service there will be additional calling until 5:00 p.m. Pastor J. P. Freeman will officiate. For those who wish to honor the memory of Craig Steven Raikes, memorial contributions may be made to Congregational Christian Church 310 N. Walnut Street, North Manchester, IN 46962 Arrangements entrusted to McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN. To send a private condolence to the Raikes family, use the Condolence link on the Homepage.