Jerry Ortis, age 70, of Chesterton, Ind., passed away September 19, 2012 in
Valparaiso, Ind.
He was born in
Chicago, Ill., on August 27, 1942 to Paul and Justine (nee Sensalak) Ortis.
Jerry is
survived by his daughters, Jenifer Ortis (Spencer Brumfield) of Chesterton,
Jodi Ortis (Scott Siewert) of Chesterton and Jaime (Randy) Bobo of
Chesterton; his four grandchildren, Sarah and Madison Ling and Teagan and
Thatcher Bobo; brother Allen (Sandra) Ortis of Jacksonville, Fla.; and
sister Jackie (Bill) Reum of Sleepy Hollow, Ill.
He was preceded
in death by his parents and former wife and friend, JoAnn Ortis.
Cremation will
take place and there will be no services at this time.
In lieu of
flowers donations can be made to Myelofibrosis Organization, MPN Education
Foundation at www.mpdinfo.org
Arrangements
were handled by Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home.
Online
condolences may be left for the family at
www.EE-FH.com