Mark F Devitte, age 61, of Portage, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. He was born June 6, 1952 in Evergreen Park, IL to the late Frank and Emily Devitte. He was a 1970 graduate of Crown Point High School. Mark graduated with an Associate's Degree in Automotive Management from Northwood Institute in Midland, MI and was currently the owner of Affordable Auto Repair in Lake Station, IN. In May of 1983, Mark married the love of his life, Sherry Weaver.

Mark is survived by his wife, Sherry; daughter, Stephanie Devitte; brothers, Frank Devitte, Mike Devitte, Jesse (Donna) Devitte and Brian Devitte; sister, Denise (Marc) Bromberg; sisters in law, Joyce Meyer and Gayle (Bob) Nunez; nieces and nephews, Dylan Devitte, Emily Briggs, Kyle Devitte, Jesse Devitte, Mary Fortner, Ashley Martin, Tyler Devitte, Ryan Devitte, Roseanne Bromberg, Caitlin Bromberg, Lisa Meyer, Lindsay Nunez and Kristen Nunez.

Mark was preceded in death by his sister, Maribeth Devitte.

Funeral Service will take place Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 10:30 AM at Rees Funeral Home Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Avenue Portage, IN. Visitation will take place Wednesday, March 19, 2014 from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the funeral home. For more information, please call (219) 762-3013 or online at www.reesfuneralhomes.com