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Michael Reese Obituary

MICHAEL REESE Lyles, TN Formerly KY & Gary, IN Age 40, passed away Friday, May 11, 2007. Michael loved working on cars, music and his electronic equipment. He also loved his family dearly. He is survived by his loving wife whom he married on his mother's birthday, Tosha Reese (nee Brunker) of Lyles, TN; father, Lawrence Edward (Cheryl) Reese of Elkhart, IN; 1 daughter, Myisha Reese of St. Paul, MN; 3 sons, Michael Reese Jr., Montrell (Reese) and Marcus (Reese); and 2 grandmothers, Reecie Reese of Merrillville, IN, Eunice Jennings of KY; 3 brothers, Lawrence Eugene Reese of Gary, IN, Anthony Dwayne Reese of Gary, IN, Daniel (Dwanna) Reese of Gary, IN; 3 sisters, Margaret (Wesley) Cobb (nee Reese) of Indianapois, IN, Carrie Reese of Evansville, IN, Omrina Reese of GA; 1 unborn grandchild by Myisha; mother-in-law, Linda (Ted) Brunker of Lake Station, IN; father-in-law, Fred (Karen) Veal of TN; 3 sisters-in-law, Holly Brunker of Lake Station, Christina Veal and Brittany Veal both of TN; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Peggy J. Reese (nee Donald) and grandfather, William Reese Sr. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to his wife, Tosha Reese. Funeral services are Saturday, May 19, 2007, 11:00 a.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave., Portage, with Rev. James R. Fielder officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Hobart. Visitation is Friday, May 18, 2007 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, Portage. 219-762-3013. www.reesfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Post-Tribune on May 17, 2007.

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Donald and Michell Richards

May 22, 2007

I am truly sorry to hear about your loss. I wish I could be there for you. Please call, know that my prayers are with you and your family.

LaToya Foster

May 18, 2007

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Kenya Ready

May 17, 2007

To our family - The Reese Family.
We are sadened in the loss of Michael Reese and want you to know we are here for you. Our prayers are with you at this time. We pray that God gives you all the strength and comfort you need. Trust in God and he will help you through this time. Seek his face and he will be your constant friend.

With Sympathy,
Gerald, Kenya, Keenan Hightower, and Gerald Jr.

ELLEN LONG

May 17, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

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