Michael “Mike” Ahlander of Hazel Green, Alabama passed away peacefully on Friday morning. He was 69. Mr. Ahlander was born in Utah and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was dedicated to providing for his family, was a hard worker, and gave his best at whatever he did.
He enjoyed camping and canoeing, enjoyed restoring vehicles, loved riding motorcycles, and was a fan of NASCAR and Alabama football.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dan & Anne Ahlander.
Surviving family members include his wife, Donna Ahlander; his sons, James Michael “Jamie” Ahlander (Shanna) and Christopher Rodney Stapler; his grandchildren: Chanel Ahlander-Thornton, Chloe Ahlander, Christian Ahlander, and Mitchell Ahlander Packard; his sisters: Lorie Maenza and Shelly Anderson. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and friends.
The family will have a private celebration of life and Mr. Ahlander’s remains will be inurned in the new veteran’s cemetery in New Market in the future.
Hazel Green Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
