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My condolences to the Ables Family. John was a life long friend and I will miss him dearly.
Steve Carr
December 18, 2014 | Indianapolis, IN
Portage, Indiana
Dec 18, 1956 – Nov 30, 2014 (Age 57)
JOHN E. ABLES, age 57, of Portage, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014 at VNA Hospice. He was born on December 18, 1956 to Homer and Nadine Ables. John was a lifetime area resident and a member of St. Francis Xavier Church. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Patty (nee Zmierski); son, Arthur Ables of Portage; daughter, Erin (Joshua) Ables of Bloomington, IN; parents, Homer and Nadine Ables of Lake Station; grandchildren, Ethan, Avery and Xander; brother, Tom (Michelle) Ables of Lake Station; brothers-in-law, Jim, Mike and Tom Zmierski; other loving family.
A funeral service for John will be Tuesday, December 2, 2014 beginning with 9:30 a.m. prayers at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave., Portage, and going in procession to St. Francis Xavier, 2447 Putnam, for a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial with Fr. David Kime officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, December 1, 2014 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, (219) 762-3013 or go online to extend condolences at www.reesfuneralhomes.com
My condolences to the Ables Family. John was a life long friend and I will miss him dearly.
Steve Carr
December 18, 2014 | Indianapolis, IN
Dear Patty and family,
We are so sorry to hear of John's passing. He was always wonderful and kind. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
~Terri Gingerich-Toth and family
Danny/Teresa Toth
December 07, 2014 | Casselberry, FL
Patty, Please receive comfort in the knowledge that God is "healing your broken heart". My deepest sympathies are with you.
Eleanor
December 05, 2014
Patty I am so sorry for your loss. John was such a great person, he will be missed by all that knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lynda Harkins
December 05, 2014
I'm sorry for your loss . Find comfort in the bible.
December 04, 2014
Patty and family. Our deepest sympathy to you and the family.May God bless you and comfort you.
John Ferguson
December 04, 2014
To the family, y condolences
December 03, 2014 | MI
Our deepest sympathy goes out to John's wife,kids,grandkids, and to Uncle Homer and Aunt Nadine and Cousin Tom.So sorry for your loss. Know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Polly (Ables) Chamberlain
December 02, 2014 | Dyersburg, TN
Thank you for all your kind prayers and thoughts. We appreciate everyone being there for us. Love, Patty and family
December 02, 2014