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Sherie Lynn Obituary

Lynn, Sherie L. Age 62, of Portage, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2011 at Horton VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. Sherie had been a lifelong Portage resident and graduated from Portage High School in 1967. She was a member of Portage American Legion #260 Ladies Auxiliary, Portage VFW #7760 Ladies Auxiliary and 8-40. Sherie was self-employed as a trucking agent and was very involved with the Indiana Veterans Home in West Lafayette, Indiana. She was also a member of the First United Methodist Church of Portage. She is survived by her husband, Larry Lynn, son, Dennis (Kathy) Dalka of Portage, daughter, Tamara Ross with the US Air Force in Okinawa, Japan, mother, Virginia Hunt of Valparaiso, brother, Keith Hunt of Valparaiso, sister, Dorean (David) Bogdanich of Valparaiso, step-children: Tammy (Randy) Westmoreland of Valparaiso, Jennifer (Ryan) Dandy of Las Vegas, NV, Larry (Michelle) Lynn of Portage and Eric (Elena) Lynn of Valparaiso, 15 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Her father, Arthur Hunt, preceded her in death. Memorials are preferred to the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary to be used for the Indiana Veterans Home. Funeral services for Sherie will be held Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at First United Methodist Church, 2637 McCool Rd., Portage, with Rev. Dennis Ticen officiating. Burial will follow at McCool Cemetery in Portage. She will be taken to Church Wednesday morning at 10 am. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2-8 pm with a Legion Ladies Auxiliary service at 7:00 pm at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Avenue, Portage, 219-762-3013 or online at www.ReesFuneralHomes.com

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Published by Post-Tribune on Jun. 13, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
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Crit and Joyce Gilbert

June 16, 2011

Larry so sorry to hear about Sherie. We all lost a good friend in her.
Joyce and I send all our prayers your way.

Kelly Hardesty

June 15, 2011

I miss you my dear cousin. I truely do. I sing to you the song I sang to my mother..."You will always be beautiful in my eyes" So sorry for your loss Larry, Tami, Denny Jr, Aunt Gin, Keith and Dorean, and Devon (and all of the family). And all her friends must be hurting too. To everyone who knew her...I am sorry.

Lou (Jacobs) Napier

June 14, 2011

My thoughts and prayers goes out to the family of a dear school friend. Sherie will be missed by all who knew her.

Tara Moore (Moreland)

June 14, 2011

Sorry about the loss of your mom Denny

MIKE THORN

June 14, 2011

HEY LARRY-FAMILY
I AM SORRY ABOUT YOUR WIFE PASSING PRAYERS WILL GO TO YOUR FAMILY-FRIENDS AT THIS TIME

June 14, 2011

Deepest condolences to the whole family. Sherie was a wonderful woman who will be missed by many.
Larry and Debbie Lee

Cheryl Lagestee

June 13, 2011

So sorry to hear, Larry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cheryl (Waynes sister)

LeeAnn Bonta

June 13, 2011

Rest in peace Sherie! Thank you for all the laughs at the office. Love you so! The Brat

Laurel Wielogorski

June 13, 2011

Rest in peace dear friend. I will miss you but find comfort knowing that you are in a better place

DON WESTMORELAND

June 13, 2011

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS LARRY SHE WAS ALWAYS SO PEPPY THATS HOW I REMEMBER HER .SHE WAS A GOOOD LADY DON WESTMORELAND

Shirley Lamm

June 13, 2011

What a great woman, will miss you, rest in peace Sherry! Shirley Lamm

June 13, 2011

To the family of Sherie Lynn our deepest sympathy to you. May you find peace during this difficult time. Love Glen and Cindy Thornton

June 13, 2011

So sorry for the families loss. But we know she is in a better place.

The Jerry Bryan Family
and
Bryan's Travel

June 13, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. She was a great lady with a beautiful smile. I hope all of us live life to the fullest like she has done. Dan Bizik and staff.

Kathy Dalka

June 13, 2011

You will always be in our thoughts and hearts. Rest in Peace Love you, Kathy

Butch & Kathy Rigdon

June 13, 2011

We were blessed to have such a wonderful neighbor and friend. An Angel on earth and now an Angel in Heaven. You are forever in our hearts.

Judi Thornton

June 13, 2011

She was an amazing woman... when I think of her I smile.. those things I will never forget... My thoughts and prayers to Denny, Larry and family

Denny Dalka

June 13, 2011

Now you are at peace Mom. You will live on forever in our hearts. You will be missed tremendously. I LOVE YOU!! I will see you in Heaven.

June 13, 2011

To the family of Sherie Lynn: Those we love don't go away. They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed and very dear. Aurora&BobKelly

Terry Kegebein

June 13, 2011

Deepest sympathy to Larry and all of your family in this time of lost.

Benny & Vicky Wright

June 13, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. May God Bless

Ann Walker

June 13, 2011

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

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Rees Funeral Homes and Cremation Service-Olson Chapel - Portage

5341 Central Ave., Portage, IN 46368

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