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Jonathan Wood Obituary

Wood, Jonathan Joseph Age 35 of Hobart, IN passed away Monday, May 16, 2011 in Parke County. Jonathan was born on February 20, 1976 in Valparaiso, IN to Richard Wood and Karen (Rivera) Breezley. Jonathan was a Union Carpenter, member of the Indiana Dunes Great Banquet Community and a former member of the Portage Moose Lodge. He was an avid sports fan. Jonathan will be deeply missed by all that knew him; he was a loving Son, Father and a Great Brother. Jonathan is survived by his father, Richard (Mary) Wood of Portage, IN; Mother Karen Breezley of Crown Point, IN; sons, Conor and Tyler Wood of Lake Station ; daughter, Payton Wood of Lake Station, IN; sisters, Tammara (Gregg) Bradley of Georgia; Sheila Matney of Portage, IN; Sheri (Louis) Ampeliotis of Valparaiso, IN; step-sister, Barbara Djurich of Fort Wayne, IN step-brother, Brian Djurich of Texas; Maternal grandmother, Sylvia Bess of Valparaiso, IN; Maternal grandmother, Connie Rivera of Crown Point, IN; Maternal grandfather, Joe Rivera of Hobart, IN; Paternal grandparents, Patricia and Clarence Wood of Waveland, IN. Nieces &Nephews, MegAnn, Trevor, Nicholas Bradley, Andrew Matney, Trenton Camper, Nathaniel, Ava Ampeliotis. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 20, 2011 at 11:00 am at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home Portage Chapel, 6941 Central Ave, Portage, IN with Pastor Erik Fickle officiating. Burial will follow at Anglecrest Cemetery, Valparaiso, IN. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2011 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm & 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.ee-fh.com.

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Published by Post-Tribune on May 18, 2011.

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Martha Breuckman, Jones

May 22, 2011

Karen, And family I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

May 19, 2011

Our condolences to Jon's family. Even though we just recently met him as a "new neighbor", he left such an impact on us that we know he will truly be missed.
Sue & Jim Stroud (Hobart, In)

Daniel Fabbri

May 19, 2011

Jon,

I know that you are with Christ. I will miss you my brother in Christ.

Dan Table of John IDGB #67

Michele Reyna

May 19, 2011

You will be greatly missed John. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Dennis & Sally Wilkins

May 19, 2011

Karen, Dick and Mary and families, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength and comfort at this time and may your memories keep you smiling.

Estelle and Steve Chaddock

May 19, 2011

Karen, Dick and Mary-

May God grant you his peace and comfort during this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and may Jon's memory be eternal.

wilbur hankins

May 19, 2011

He will be missed greatly.You have my condolences.skip idgb #65

John & Valerie Breezley

May 18, 2011

Tami, Sheila, Sheri
I am so sorry to hear about Jon.My condolences To you and your families. He will be missed!

May 18, 2011

We are so very sorry for your loss of your son, grandson, nephew, cousin, etc. What a young man with many talents and possibilities. All of your family is in our thoughts and prayers. With Love, Rosemary & Bob, Debbie and Clarence, Georgia and girls, Phil & Missy, Molly & Rick, (Family of Dan Wood & Billie)

Kathy and Corlin Stein

May 18, 2011

Our prayers, thoughts and love go out to your family. I just got to know Jon over the last Great Banquet weekend it was a real pleasure getting to know him, he had a great smile and he will be greatly missed

May 18, 2011

Our prayers for the family. With sympathy, Jeff and Deb Coe

Amy Powers-Taylor

May 18, 2011

Sheri and Family -

It has been years since I last saw Jon but was sad to hear of his passing! You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

May 18, 2011

At this difficult time in your lives, may it comfort you to know that there is support with you at all times from God above and the many people who keep you in their thoughts and prayers. Karen Krzak TGB#68 Table of Sarah

Ted Jarosak

May 18, 2011

Karen, Dick and Mary,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Johnathan.
We all expect to go before our kids. My love and prayers are with you during these sad times.

Terri Brown

May 18, 2011

My prayers are with you all. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

Double Rainbow

Khraila Yowell

May 18, 2011

My love and prayers are being lifted up for all the family.

Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

renae czilli

May 18, 2011

Dick, Mary and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time. Renae, Dave & Collin Czilli

Judy Burden

May 18, 2011

Dick Mary and Karen, my heart and prayers goes out to you and your families. May God be with you now and may your memories of Jonathan warm you in your sadness.

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