LILLIAN M. HANEY, age 94, of Portage, passed away Monday, August 22, 2016. She was born on June 27, 1922 in Clinton, Indiana. Lillian was a lifelong area resident. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her son, Melvin "Mickey" Dufresne of Demotte; daughter, Linda Hartford of Hobart; 6 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren; special friends, Trudi Markul, Cathy Mitchell and Justin Ezele.

Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas C. Haney; and parents, David and Lillie Wilson.

Visitation for Lillian will be Wednesday, August 24, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12 Noon at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave., Portage, with Rev. Ken Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Please call (219) 762-3013 or go online at www.reesfuneralhomes.com to extend online condolences.