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Nicholas Herren Obituary

NICHOLAS F. HERREN PORTAGE, IN Nicholas F. Herren, age 62, a longtime resident of Portage passed away Saturday, December 19, 2009. He was born on April 13, 1947 in Valparaiso, the son of Ralph and Marjorie Herren. Nick was married to Sharyn Fowler on November 22, 1975 in Hobart. He had worked as a security guard for the Michigan City Prison. Nick was member of the Portage Avenue Baptist Church, the Bonner Senior Center and the American Legion Post #260. He had a love of cards and was a good friend to all. Nick is survived by his loving wife, Sharyn Herren of Portage; his mother, Marjorie Herren of Valparaiso; daughter, Stacy (Sultan) Blackman of Atlanta, GA; numerous nieces and nephews; and other loving family and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his father; and his brother, Lewis Herren. A visitation for Nicholas Herren will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at Rees Funeral Home-Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave., Portage. A funeral service for Nicholas Herren will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at Rees Funeral Home with Pastor Rick Oliver, officiating. Cremation will follow. Memorials in Nick's memory may be made to the Hobart Humane Society. For further information, please call Rees Funeral Home at (219) 762-3013 or online at: www.reesfuneralhomes.com
Published by The Times from Dec. 21 to Dec. 22, 2009.

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January 8, 2010

We just saw in the Times today the article about Nick to learn of his passing. We were out of town over the holidays and did not know. We are sorry to hear that. Our love and condolences to all of you. Sincerely Walt and Dorothy Ailes

December 22, 2009

Sharyn,
My deepest sympathy to and your family. . . Fondly, Lynn Hasza-Heintz

Sandra Patterson

December 22, 2009

Marjorie,
I am so sorry to hear of your son's passing. It has been a while since I have seen you, but I wanted you to know that my thoughts are with you. My condolences to your family.
Sandra Patterson (daughter of John and Glendora Arden)

Treva Larson (Schavey)

December 22, 2009

Mrs. Herren (Majorie)
I send you love and my prayers, it's hard to lose your children..I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers,
I know only to well how they help.
Bless you and Nick's wife and daughter.

December 21, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

The staff at Primary Care,PC

December 21, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to Nick's wife and family. May peace, prayers and memories comfort you at this time.

Karen Kelly

December 21, 2009

Lifting you up in thoughts and spirit, Marjorie, my dear friend from church, The Saints and the re-sale shop. It's just not the natural way of things for our children to go before us, so surrounding you with love as I also surround Nick's family.

December 21, 2009

A TRUE FRIEND IS A RARE AND NICK WAS TRUELY THAT TO ME.
I HAVE SO MANY GOOD MEMORIES OF OUR FRIENDSHIP. NICK WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR ME DURING THE GOOD AND BAD. I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO SHARON AND FAMILY.
NICK, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU BUDDY- BOB NEILL

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