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EMRICK LaPORTE Obituary

EMRICK ZAK LaPORTE, IN Emrick Zak "Zig Zag" "Ziggy", age 69 of LaPorte, formerly of Portage, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2016. He is survived by daughter, Erin Zak; son, Elijah Zak; sister, Brenda (Alex) Bondor; brother, Ron (Laura) Zak; seven nieces and nephews; and nine great nieces and great nephews. Preceded in death by parents, William and Agnes Zak. Zak was a truck driver for U.S. Steel with 20 years of service through Local #1014. He was a life-time member of the Wanderers Motorcycle Club and he loved to ride his Harley any chance he could. Family and friends may call at Pruzin Brothers Funeral Service, 2700 Willowcreek Rd., Portage on Thursday, February 18, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 6:00 p.m. from Pruzin Brothers Chapel with Rev. Andrew Corona officiating. Cremation will follow services. Family and friends may share an online condolence or memory at: www.pruzinfuneral service.com

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Published by The Times on Feb. 17, 2016.

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