Myron E. "Buddy" Hanes

Age 67, of Portage passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 3, 1957, to the late Myron E. Hanes Sr and Anne Marie (Nee Kopil) O'Connor. After retiring from Hobart Schools, where he worked diligently as a maintenance worker, Buddy pursued his passions and nurtured his relationships with family and friends. He derived great joy from supporting his nieces and nephews at their sporting events, sharing time with his uncle Tom on Lake Michigan, and unwinding at his sister's home on Heritage Lake in Coatesville, Indiana. Furthermore, Buddy appreciated camping and was an enthusiastic fan of the Brickyard races. His remarkable amount of knowledge and resourcefulness earned him the distinction of being a 'Jack of all trades.' As a member of the Hobart Moose 783, Buddy previously held the position of Sergeant of Arms and was honored with the Blue Coat Award. He treasured his family and regarded his nieces and nephews with the same affection he would for his own children.

Buddy is survived by his brother, David (Brenda) Hanes; four sisters, Jo Anne Doxey, Karen Flatt, Lisa (Rick) Olson and Linda (Don) Doyle; nieces and nephews, Edward Zdobylak, Jennifer (Troy Smith) Zdobylak, Kenneth (Mandy) Olson, Andrew Olson, Jenna Olson, Amy Olson, Alyssa (Adam) Richart, and Megan Doyle; numerous great nieces and nephews and other loving family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers-in-law, Jeff Flatt, Ed Zdobylak and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Hobart Moose Lodge 783, 143 South Hobart Rd (St. Rd. 130) Hobart, Indiana 46342.

Mass of Christian burial for Buddy will be held Saturday, January 11, 2025 beginning with 9:15 am prayers at Rees Funeral Home, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart, Indiana 46342 then processing to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 509 W. Division Road, Valparaiso, IN 46385 for a 10:00 am Mass with Rev. Mick Kopil officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, January 10, 2025, from 4:00-8:00 pm at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel, with a Loyal Order of Moose memorial service starting at  6:45 pm followed by a Prayer Vigil at 7:00 pm . Cremation to follow.  For more information please call (219) 942-2109 or online condolences can be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com