MIDDLETON Michael J. of Harlan Twp., OH. Loving son of the late Earl "Bud" and Loretta (nee Michel) Middleton. Survived by numerous cousins and close friends. May 3, 2013 at the age of 64. Michael retired as a machinist from American Greeting Card Company and enjoyed woodcraft, hunting, fishing and gardening. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday May 7, 2013 at Holy Name Chapel, 746 S. St. Rt. 133 Blanchester, OH 45107, where friends will be received from 10 AM until time of mass. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Diabetes Special Purpose Fund PO Box 5202 Cincinnati, OH 45201. Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Blanchester 120 W. Main St. Blanchester, OH US 45107