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Derrell Lawless Obituary

DERRELL EDWARD LAWLESS VALPARAISO, IN Derrell Edward Lawless, age 59, of Valparaiso, IN passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. He was born on November 5, 1955 in Gary, IN to Deward and Helen "Louise" (Singleton) Lawless who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie (Hartman) Lawless of Valparaiso, IN; son, Chad (Maggie) Lawless of Kouts, IN; daughters: Stephanie (Phillip) Johnston of Valparaiso, IN and Corinne (Paul) Waytovich of Portage, IN; brothers: Jeff (Julie) Lawless, Donald (Linda) Lawless, and Sean Lawless; grandchildren: Jordon, Brandon, and Shelbie Waytovich, Jessica, Tyler, and Kyle Johnston, and Reed and Noah Lawless. Derrell graduated from Portage High School, Class of 1973. He worked for 39 years at US Steel. Derrell was also a firefighter for Union Township Volunteer Fire Department, 1980-2001, and was the Chief from 1990-1994. He enjoyed fishing, spending time with family, and loved his grandchildren and dog, Miley. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home, 6941 Central Ave., Portage, IN 46368 with Pastor Bob Burton officiating, burial to follow at Heritage Cemetery, Portage, IN. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 1, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Online condolences to the family may be made at: www.ee-fh.com

Published by The Times on May 1, 2015.

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Ken Kasper

April 29, 2020

Hard to believe it has been five years. I choose to remember a great man and friend.

Fred R

May 2, 2015

Condolences to the Lawless family for the loss of such a great person. May the God of all comfort found at Exodus 6:3 help guard your hearts and thoughts during this time.

jerry webb

May 2, 2015

I am so sorry to hear that Derrell has pass-away. I can remember him when I was on union fire department. God will be with the family and may god will bless them. I lost my wife Denise last June 13th. He is in a good place now. We had some good times. I always like him.

Mark Darr

May 2, 2015

Derrell was a great neighbor and friend. The kids and Cody always loved seeing him outside in the summer. You will be greatly missed. Go Bears!

Mickey Radovich

May 2, 2015

Our condolences go out to the Lawless family. Having had the pleasure of dealing with Derrell in his capacities at USS before my retirement in '07 I know just how amicable and cooperative he was. Many a time the two of us as coordinators would work out solutions over the phone that were beneficial to each. I'm truly sorry to see him go so soon and know he will be truly missed.

Ken Kasper

May 2, 2015

One of the kindest, gentlest, most soft-spoken men I have ever met. You will be missed my neighbor and my friend.

Cleve Husk

May 1, 2015

Sorry for your lost, Derrell was a good man. Work with him for years at the mill and snowplow with him. He will be missed.

CATHY CULP

May 1, 2015

My condolences to Derrells Family...I grew up with Derrell and his Brothers on Oakwood St. in Portage and seen Derrell and Bonnie several times while at yard sales...He was always such a very nice Person.

jennifer greer

May 1, 2015

So Sorry for your loss. May. Many great memories fill your heart during this difficult time.

May 1, 2015

Our deepest condolences to the whole family.

Ryan & Jerri Hall ( US Steel )

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