Julie Ann Regal

JULIE ANN REGAL PORTAGE, IN
Julie Ann Regal, age 89, of Portage, IN peacefully passed away on Monday, December 14, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Julie married the love of her life John Regal on August 2, 1944. She graduated from Tolleston High School in Gary, IN. Julie emulated her love for others through cooking, helping and caring for her family. She was a selfless and loving caretaker of multiple generations for her family. She taught her children, many grand and great-grandchildren, kindness and consideration of others through example. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend to many and will be missed greatly by those who loved her. Julie is survived by her children: Judy Dabrowski, Jackie (Doug) Koskovick, Joyce Luciano, and John M. Regal; sister, Margaret Porchiran; brother, Ed Dranchak; eight grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren and one great- great granddaughter. Preceded in death by her loving husband John Regal; parents, John and Ann Dranchak; sisters: Mary Skiba and Ann Gayda; brothers: Andy Dranchak, and John Dranchak. Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Calumet Park Funeral Chapel, 7537 Taft Street, Merrillville, IN with Rev. Mike Evanick officiating. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Many thanks to Porter Regional Hospital and VNA Hospice in Valparaiso, IN for their caring and compassion for our mother and family. For information please call 219-736-5840 or visit: www.calumetpark cemetery.com