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Douglas Michaels Obituary

DOUGLAS MICHAELS VALPARAISO, IN Douglas Michaels, age 41, of Valparaiso, passed away Friday, January 29, 2016. He was born on July 19, 1974 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Douglas and Sandra Michaels. He worked at Explorer as a pipeliner. Douglas loved spending his time riding his Harley Davidson. He will be remembered as a loving son, fiancee and father. He is survived by his fiancee, Michelle Mendilut; son, Alexander Michaels; father, Douglas Michaels Sr.; and many other loving family members and friends. Douglas is preceded in death by his mother, Sandra Michaels. In lieu of flowers donations to the family would be appreciated. A visitation for Doug will take place Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Avenue, Portage from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Cremation will follow. For more information, please call (219) 762-3013. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Times on Feb. 2, 2016.

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February 7, 2016

So sorry little Sandy for your loss at least you and your dad have each other

February 4, 2016

Sorry for your loss Pete and little sandy

Jo Kerns

February 3, 2016

Praying for your family, I did not know Doug, but I knew Sandy and how proud she was of him. My heart once again is breaking for your family

richard barker family

February 2, 2016

our thoughts and prayers with the family

Dawn Condiff

February 1, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Doug was a great guy. The family is in my prayers.

Mildred Toth

February 1, 2016

Our Hearts and Thoughts are with You. God Bless

karen Dubois

February 1, 2016

May God send you Strengh

Mark Price

February 1, 2016

Our hearts and thoughts are with all of our family and friends suffering from this sudden loss. May God Bless You Doug and may He please bring peace to the ones that are mourning and suffering.
Mark and Lisa Marie Price & Family.

Keith Thompson

February 1, 2016

I will always have the great memories of us working together as both friends and co workers. Attributed a lot too many. As to the family, my deepest condolences.

Dawn Risner

February 1, 2016

May God send you strength.

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