Deborah A. Barniville, age 59, of Portage, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2013. Deborah worked as a Registered Nurse and a Case Manager for Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso for over 35 yrs. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Portage; she also was a member of St. Peter Ladies Guild, and a support group leader for M.S. Society. In her free time she enjoyed making scrapbooks and quilts, caring for friends and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her children; Phillip Barniville of Portage, Jessica Barniville of Greenfield, two grandchildren; Christopher Barniville and Kerrigan Sleeth, brother; Kenneth "Skip" ( Patricia) Sharick Jr. of Ellsworth, Il sister; Beth (Jim) Taylor of Downers Grove, many other loving family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Kenneth and Marjorie Sharick and sister Sue Sharick.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 7301 Georgetown RD. #112 Indianapolis, IN 46268.
Memorial Visitation will be Tuesday, October 15, 2013 from 4-8 pm at church with a Memorial Service at 7 pm with Pastor Fred Hoover officiating at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 6540 Central Ave, Portage. Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel handling arrangements, 219-762-3013 or online at www.reesfuneralhomes.com