John Michael Murchland, 71, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Born in Monroeville, Indiana, John was the son of the late Olen and Ruth (Johnson) Murchland. John served our country as a US Navy veteran. Surviving are his daughters, Ruth Murchland, Katherine (Danny) Gray; grandchildren, Lance, Mercy, Ethan, Severin, Nevaeha; siblings, Barb Murchland, and, Katherine (John) Essex. John was preceded in death by his sister, Carole Waltmire, and brother, Paul Murchland. Service is 1 pm, Friday, April 19, 2019 at FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 6557 N. Clinton Street, with calling from 11 am until the service. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.