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Kathy Valetich Obituary

KATHY VALETICH PORTAGE, IN Kathy Valetich, age 67, of Portage, IN passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Kathy loved to play bingo, read, and watch her grandchildren play sports, she was also a study hall aid at Willowcreek Middle School. Kathy is survived by her husband of 43 years, Al Valetich; four children: Kellilyn Valetich of Portage, Tammy (Raul) Valetich of Lake Station, Tracy (Trevor) Valetich of Avilla, IN, and Kevin Valetich of Lake Station; five grandchildren: Allee, Megan, Richie, Ryan, and Kendall; three brothers: Pat, Mike, and Rich Cahill; and one sister, Sally (Ron) Price of South Haven. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents: Michael and Dorothy Cahill; and one brother, Bill Cahill. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.from the Kraft Funeral Services and Crematory, 370 N. County Line Rd., Hobart. Interment will follow at McCool Cemetery in Portage. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Monday from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family. 219-942-9866

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Published by The Times on Feb. 5, 2012.

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Tracy

January 30, 2025

I miss you so much Mom! I have so much to tell you when I´m home.

Tracy

February 4, 2024

Hi Mom... It´s been 12 years since you went to heaven. I love and miss you so much I miss our talks, laughing and hanging out.

Terry Kegebein

February 6, 2012

Deepest sympathy goes to Al and his whole family in their time of sorrow. Kathy was such a sweet lady. Had some great times at Jr Miss Softball.

February 6, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Kathy when she worked at Willowcreek school. She was a kind and wonderful lady. May the Lord comfort you in the days yet to come and may he guide you and give you the strength that you need.
Nancy Busch, Portage

February 6, 2012

I am very sorry for the loss of your wife and mother. May she rest in peace with the Lord.
Margaret Marentes Hall

Caroline,Tommy and Haley Sansone

February 5, 2012

To Al and his family. Even though I only knew her from softball with the kids she was a wonderful person with a beautiful sole. May she rest in peace. Our hearts and prayers go out to you all.With deepest sympathy.

February 5, 2012

I want to extend my sympathy to the Valetich family. You are in my prayers.
Bev Mundt
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Cathy Garzella

February 5, 2012

I am deeply saddened by her passing. You all are in my prayers!!

Tammy millender

February 5, 2012

I am so sorry for ur loss...My thoughts and prayers are with ur family in this time in need...may god give u the guidance to get through this...

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