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Brian Blanton Obituary
He is survived by his father, Steve; brothers: Steve Jr. (Christi), Paul (Kristine), and Nick (Jessica); nieces and nephews: Cullen, Jeromie, Allison, Danny, Hanna, and little buddy, Triton Charlson; best friends, Josh Charlson and Andy Ristau; and countless great friends.
Brian is a graduate of Portage High School, where he played baseball and was on the wrestling team. He loved being outdoors - playing ball, boating, biking, and more. He truly enjoyed life to the fullest and brought smiles and laughs to all occasions. He will be extremely missed by all who knew and loved him.
Memorial visitation will be held on Friday, July 5, 2024, from 4 - 8 pm at Calumet Park Hobart/Portage Chapel (370 N. County Line Road, Hobart, IN 46342). For information, call 219-940-3791.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Cheryl Raza
March 17, 2026
Happy birthday many more to come and happy St Patrick's day love your aunt Cheryl
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Cheryl Raza
June 15, 2025
Happy father's day to you and your dad he in heaven with you and your mom Joyce Jack Bud Jackie Denise Diane his wife we all missed you guys and loved you
Cheryl Raza
March 17, 2025
Brian this your aunt Cheryl you are in heaven with your mom and grandma and grandpa uncle bud and aunt Denise Diana Jackie I miss you and I love you so much happy birthday many more to come I know you looking down smiling down on all of us
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