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1954
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2025
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Brenda Mockaitis Obituary
Brenda Mockaitis
Age 70, of Lake Station passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. She was born on April 13, 1954, in Gary, Indiana to the late Jessie and Vivian (nee Miller) Walker. She was a retired food service worker from Lake Station School District and had previously worked as a bartender. She maintained a lifetime membership with Izac Walton. Her leisure activities included gardening, sewing, playing darts with friends, and foremost spending time with family.
She is survived by her children, son Michael (Haley) Nicholson, daughter, Wendy (Rich) Nicholson; grandchildren, Kayla, Jessie, Emily, Samantha, Hunter, Zachary, Brooke, Jayden, Evin and Michael; great grandchildren, Milo, Coraline, Mateo, Leila and Lance; siblings, Cindy Feitshans, Janie (Bob) Walker and Jesse (Sandi) Walker and many other loving family members and friends.
Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Mockaitis; grandson, Bernard M. Nicholson; and brother, Mickey Walker.
A funeral service for Brenda will be held Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 1:00 pm at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Portage. Visitation will be held also on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, from 12:00 pm until the time of service. (219) 762-3013 or online condolences can be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com
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Nita & Doug Conner
January 25, 2025
we, shared a lot of laughs, and great memories. So sorry for your loss. Brenda, Mo, and Bob Wagner are Yucking it up. R.I.P. Brenda. love Nita and Doug
January 21, 2025
Our deepest sympathy to all our family wishing everyone comfort at this time. My prayers are strong for you all today Brenda my sweet Dear, you will be missed every minute of every day sending all our love Ingrid Walker and family.
Pat Tuttle
January 18, 2025
Love you my cousins. Praying for comfort in your loss. She was a fun cousin we have a lot of great memories together ❤❤
Cindy Feitshans
January 17, 2025
My big sister my first friend, I'll miss you and love you always
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Jan
21
Visitation
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Rees Funeral Homes and Cremation Service-Olson Chapel - Portage5341 Central Ave., Portage, IN 46368
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21
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1:00 p.m.
Rees Funeral Homes and Cremation Service-Olson Chapel - Portage5341 Central Ave., Portage, IN 46368
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Rees Funeral Homes and Cremation Service-Olson Chapel - Portage5341 Central Ave., Portage, IN 46368