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MICHAEL J. SEKULA CHESTERTON, IN Michael J. Sekula, "Ace" "Mike", age 45, of Chesterton, IN passed away on Saturday March 14, 2009. Mike was born on December 20, 1963 in East Chicago, IN to Robert and Kathryn (McShane) Sekula. On April 21, 1990 in Calumet City, IL, he married Connie Voigt. He was a building foreman for T.F. South High School, a former board member Portage Youth Basketball league and coached many teams in Portage and Chesterton. Mike was very active in his daughter's lives and touched many children's lives through his coaching. He enjoyed boating and the outdoors especially on Paw Paw lake in Michigan. Mike was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. Mike is survived by his mother Kathryn Sekula of Coloma, MI; wife Connie Sekula of Chesterton, IN, daughters: Kaitlin and Hayley Sekula both at home; brothers: Robert (Linda) Sekula of Coloma, MI and David Sekula of Schererville, IN; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by his father. A memorial service will be held on Saturday March 21, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home, 517 Broadway, Chesterton, IN. Memorials are preferred to the education fund for his children at the Chase bank in Chesterton.
Published by The Times on Mar. 17, 2009.

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Jess Donoho-Anderson

July 26, 2009

Connie,

I feel your pain so much. I just heard about mike yesterday after thinking about him and carl all week. My son, Jay, who is almost 16 now just started asking about his father a couple days ago.

My heart is breaking for you and your girls

Jess

Jenn

April 13, 2009

Connie, Kaitlin, and Hayley

I'm sorry for your loss, I was just informed a few days ago. My prayers are with all of you. Connie please stay strong for the girls. Love you !!!

April 3, 2009

We have been so blessed to have all of you keep us in your prayers and thoughts. Thank you, for all your support and very good memories of Mike. He will be missed.
Connie, Kaitlin & Hayley

Deb Bliss

April 2, 2009

Connie, Kaitlin, and Hayley
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. I have been praying to God to give you the strength to get all of you through this difficult time. Our deepest condolences to your family.
Mike will be missed by all of those he touched.
Yours very truly,
Debbie and Tori Bliss

Wendy Doud

April 1, 2009

Connie,Kaitlin, and Hayley,

We continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers. My daughter Kaitlin (Kaitlin DOUD--as Mike would say) loved Mike as a coach---both in soccer and basketball---we will always remember the good times and all the laughs he gave us while coaching. He will be greatly missed. Love, Dave,Wendy,Trent and Kaitlin DOUD

Candice Adams

March 27, 2009

Connie, Kaitlyn and Hayley,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Mike was a great coach and a wonderful dad. He really helped Lindsey achieve what she needed. I certainly feel your loss. He will be greatly missed by all. All our love and prayers. Candi and Lindsey Adams

Jennifer

March 24, 2009

I did not know Mike, face to face but I talked to him on the phone. He would order material from me and he was always so friendly. It is never easy to lose someone you love, just know that you are not alone. I am so sorry for your loss and please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

John Fullerton

March 24, 2009

Girls - I never knew your Dad, but I KNOW he was blessing to those who did. Especially to one family close to me who had similar tragedy several years ago. Then, he was a DAD to a PYB teen suddenly needing one and she now hurts for your loss sooooo much.

To touch anyone so is to have done God's work on earth! So, in your time of such deep hurt, try to remember the good he did so naturally and the blessings he unknowingly provided - to multitudes more, too, no doubt!!
:-)))
He was a GOOD man and one teen WAS changed for the good just by your dad's caring, kindness and reaching out to her! She, her Mom and PYB were blessed and they and ME have you in our prayers.

With God, your pain will be tempered as your dad watches you mature/grow with such pride. Because, he is now at rest and God WILL provide you the strength you need.

We thank you for your dad!

Lily & Stefanie

March 23, 2009

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

March 22, 2009

The Sekula Family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts..prayers..and support through these diffucult times.

Steinhoff

March 21, 2009

The Sekula Family,
Our prayers are with the entire Sekula family during this difficult time. May God be your strength.

Dr. Robert Wilhite

March 21, 2009

Dear Members of the Sekula Family,

My deepest condolences to you all. I worked with Mike in my role as Superintendent of Schools, District 215. Mike was a key player in the construction project for T.F. South High School and took very good care of everyone in the school. You are all in my prayers. May Mike rest in peace.

Bob & Judy Paulson

March 21, 2009

Dear Cathy and the entire family -- So sorry for your devastating loss. I hope you can all find some peace knowing that he is at rest.

March 21, 2009

My heart goes out to this family. I did not know you very well, but my daughter was friends with yours. My deepest sympathy to you all. I hope Mike is at peace now.

John Weger

March 21, 2009

To the entire Sekula family---Mike will be very much missed by so many people. Mike was a good friend to me who I met in park soccer while we were coaching. Portage Soccer will also miss Mike. May God sustain your family through this very difficult time.

March 21, 2009

TO CONNIE, KAITLIN, AND HAYLEY,
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN THIS HARD TIME. MIKE WILL GREATLY BE MISSED.
CARL AND MINDY WEBB

March 19, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in our prayers!

The Espinosa family

The Acevedo Family

March 19, 2009

Connie, Kaitlin, Hayley...our prayers are dedicated to you and your extended family. May God's Love ease the loss and burden. We are very sorry for your loss and the path life sometimes takes us on. Know that we are always there to help out. We will miss Mike. Our deepest sympathy to you our friends.

March 19, 2009

Dear Connie & entire Sekula Family
We were deeply saddened to hear about Mike's death.Our deepest sympathy.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, in this difficult time.

Dick & Sandy Kennedy - South Haven, Michigan

Mike, Dorothy, Andrea, Ellen & Colleen Falk

March 18, 2009

Family of Mike Sekula.
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Ironically, I heard about Mike at Colleen’s ballgame tonight. I know how he loved his family and PYB. Mike was a great coach for many Portage kids. He got me started coaching as his assistant. He will be truly missed.

Rosie Vazquez

March 18, 2009

To the Sekula family:

I pray that God gives you the strength and courage you will need during the moments of your life. Trust in God! We will all miss Mike. I wish I could be their to help you out. If you ever need to get away, come and spend time with Carlos and I. Love you all.

March 18, 2009

Sending prayers and deep sympathy to the Sekula family during this difficult time. As a friend from his school days I can remember Mike’s passion, his ability to have fun and enjoy people and life. Remember the good things and his spirit will live forever.

Munce and Mia Standerski

March 18, 2009

Sekula Family.
We were very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I always enjoyed running into Ace when I coached at North and the conversations we would have concerning sports, family, "whatever". God Bless

DL

March 17, 2009

Family of Mike
I am very sorry for your loss. I believe he is in a better place. I too lost a sibling and can tell you that it does get easier with time. Just remember the good times and the love he had for you all. He will be with you always just look up.

Nancy Swisher

March 17, 2009

Family of Mike Sekula
I was deeply saddened to hear about Mikes death. I know how difficult this is for each of you and you are in my thoughts and prayers. Kaitlyn and Hayley always remember your Dad loved each of you very much. Always remember the good times. Bless each of you in this time of sorrow.

Rosalyn Suazo(Rodriguez)

March 17, 2009

Connie and the girls,
I'm SO sorry. I pray that God gives you the strength and courage you will need during this time in your lives! I wish I could be there to tell you how sorry I am! I pray for all of you and know that I love you guys so much!

Mike & Lorraine Waite

March 17, 2009

To the Sekula family,

Coach Mike was our daughter Lauren's coach for PYB for several years. He was a really good coach and all who had him loved him. We will all miss him and our hearts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

The Waite Family

Stephanie (Gatchell) Mulder

March 17, 2009

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Mike O'Block

March 17, 2009

To the Sekula family, our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Mike O'Block family

March 17, 2009

Dear Sekula Family, our hearts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.

Brandon & Diane Jurs

Kelly Bisch

March 17, 2009

Connie, Kaitlin, Hayley, and the entire extended family-
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers and that you are greatly loved, as was Mike. He was a great guy that would do anything for anyone. My kids and many others benefited from his knowledge and passion in basketball and soccer and they will carry that with them always. Please remember all of the good times, I know we will- Michigan, Lake Barkley, the dinners together, and the countless others.
We share in your sadness and will be here for you. Love- The Bisch's

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