GAYLA D. BOLINT, age 73, of Portage, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017.  She was born on July 12, 1944 to the late Gaylord and Billie Roy.  She was a member at Nativity of Our Savior as well as an employee of the church office and as a caterer for the church hall.  Gayla had also worked at NIPSCO and St. Bridget.  She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Arnold E. "Arnie" Bolint, Jr.; son, James M. Bolint and Amanda Gruesbeck; granddaughter, Kelsey Rian Bolint.

Gayla was also preceded in death by her aunt, Faye Roth.

Funeral services for Gayla will be Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church, 2949 Willowcreek Rd., Portage, 46368.  Services will conclude at the church.  Visitation will be Wednesday, December 27, 2017 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Rees Funeral  Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave., Portage, (219) 762-3013 or go online at www.reesfuneralhomes.com .