Portage, Indiana
DANIEL VICTOR KALETTA Portage, Indiana 1979 - Forever in Our Hearts Daniel Victor Kaletta, age 28, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2008. Danny was a 1998 graduate of Portage High School. He was a generous, compassionate and big-hearted person, who always worried about others and tried to help in any way he could. He was very passionate about the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Bears. He had a sharp wit and a keen sense of humor. Danny had a long uphill battle with health issues. He fought a good fight. He will always be remembered and loved by all who knew him. Danny attended church at The Pentecostals of Southlake in Merrillville, Indiana. He was a constant companion to his Grandma Cooper who will miss him more than words can say. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Robin and Ralph Estes of Portage; father and step-mother, Victor and Valerie Kaletta of Michigan City; maternal grandmother, Sarah Cooper of Portage; paternal grandparents, Harry and Janet Kaletta of Portage; brothers, Greg (fiance Meghan Johnston) Kaletta of Portage, Edward Estes of Valparaiso; sisters, Lindsay Estes of Portage, Jessica and Dawn Kaletta of Michigan City; niece, Abigail Kaletta of Portage; aunts and uncles, Gloria and John Chirila of Portage, Brenda and Bill Storey of Valparaiso, Frances and Ron Winiarczyk of Florida, Blanche and Roy Hughes of Kouts, Glenn and Suzanne Kaletta of Texas; cousins, Melissa (Brian) Gilliam, Karissa (Duane) Sweeney, Jason and Brooke Chirila, Joseph, Jonathan (Jessica) and Jeremy (Alison) Storey, Holly (Jason) Duffy, and Blanche and Glenn's children, Kristi (TJ), Adam, Meagan, Matthew and Danielle. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Edward Cooper and uncle, Conway Cooper, as well as his beloved dog, Jake. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 11:00 a.m. at The Pentecostals of Southlake, 1640 West 93rd Avenue, Merrillville, with Rev. Robert Stroup officiating. Burial will follow at McCool Cemetery, Portage. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 3-8 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Avenue, Portage. Please call (219) 762-3013 or online at www.reesfuneralhomes.com
Read MoreDanny,
God is with you now and I praise him for taking care of you.
Not a day passes that I don't think about my two men in Heaven.
I love you so much Danny!!!
Jessie Amodei
April 03, 2008 | Chesterton, IN
I love my big brother more than anything, i miss you everyday danny i love you
Lindsay Estes
March 21, 2008 | Portage
I was just looking at all our recent pictures of Danny , at Thanksgiving and Christmas, Lindsay's open-house and Grandma's birthday dinner. He had a big smile on his face and, sometimes, his mug of coffee. We are really going to miss him. Our family ,again, will never be the same. Love, Aunt Brenda
Brenda Storey
March 17, 2008 | Valparaiso, IN
I'll miss your smiling face at family get-togethers.
Alison Storey
March 13, 2008 | Portage, IN
greg please accept my deepest sympathy during your loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family
tony patton
March 12, 2008 | Michigan City
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Danny will always hold a special place in my heart.
Jackie
March 12, 2008 | Schererville, IN
I will always remember Danny as such a sweet, kind, young man. He will be missed by many. His family is in our prayers. We love you. A. Fran & U. Ron
Fran
March 11, 2008 | Clermont, FL
Blanche and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, I will keep you and Danny in my prayers. Blanche my heart goes out to you. Your friend,
Sheila Redick (Wright)
March 11, 2008 | Lewisville, TX
I'm sorry Danny, I never told you how I felt about you. I'll always love you. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Katie
March 11, 2008 | Portage, IN
