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BORN
1975
DIED
2023
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Dana Cooley Obituary
Dana is survived by her daughter, Linda Jean Marie Cooley of Portage; two step-daughters, Felicia (Tim) Salazar of Hammond, and Chasity Robinson of Ocala, FL; her brother, David (Rhonda) Peksenak of Portage; her sister, Lissa Peksenak of Knox; a niece, Katie Peksenak; a nephew, Kyle Peksenak; her husband, Richard Cooley of Portage; four step grandchildren, Madison, Drake, Alicia, and Christopher; and many other relatives and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Andrew Peksenak.
A Memorial Visitation will be held from 12:00 to 2:00 pm Sunday February 19, 2023 at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel 5341 Central Avenue Portage, Indiana 46368. A Memorial Service will follow immediately at 2:00 pm at the Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dana Cooley
3 Entries
M. Jordan
September 6, 2024
Rest in peace!!!!
Rebecca Sibley
February 21, 2023
Dana was the kindest oil I have ever met, She gave to everyone without asking for anything in return. I will alway love you Dana this is not goodbye this is til we meet again.
Dana Kralj
February 19, 2023
I didn't know Dana that well. Whenever I saw her, she always had a smile and was happy. Condolences and much love to LJ & family.
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Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel - Portage5341 Central Ave., Portage, IN 46368
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19
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