Lawrence J. Mockaitis "Mo", age 76, of Lake Station passed away Sunday September 11, 2016 at the Indiana Soldiers Home following a long illness. He was born May 5, 1940 in Gary, Indiana to the late Frank and Sophie (Radzwill) Mockaitis, Sr. He retired from Bethlehem Steel (Arcelor-Mittal) with forty years of service. Mo was a US Army Veteran and member of American Legion Post #100 in Lake Station. He was also a member of the Izaak Walton League and loved the outdoors.

Mo is survived by his loving wife Brenda; one son Michael Nicholson of North Judson; one daughter Wendy Nicholson of Lake Station; a brother Donald (Gloria) Mockaitis of Valparaiso; a sister-in-law Irene Mockaitis; eight grandchildren Kayla, Jessie, Emily, Samantha, Hunter, Zachary, Sabrina and Chuck; several nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Lawrence is preceded in death by his parents, one brother Frank Mockaitis, Jr., and one grandson Bernard M. Nicholson.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 am Thursday September 15, 2016 at Rees Funeral home, Olson Chapel 5341 Central Avenue, Portage, IN 46368. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am with Deacon Dennis Guernsey officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.