Michael J. Sekula “Ace” “Mike,” age 45, of Chesterton, passed away on
Saturday March 14, 2009.
Mike was born on December 20, 1963 in East Chicago, Ind. the son of Robert
and Kathryn (McShane) Sekula.
On April 21, 1990 in Calumet City, Ill. he married Connie Voigt, who
survives.
He is survived by his mother Kathryn Sekula of Coloma, Mich., daughters
Kaitlin and Hayley Sekula both at home, brothers, Robert (Linda) Sekula of
Coloma, Mich. and David Sekula of Schererville, and numerous aunts, uncles
and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father.
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.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 21, at 11 a.m. at Edmonds
& Evans Funeral Home 517 Broadway, Chesterton.
Memorials are preferred to the education fund for his children at the Chase
bank in Chesterton.