Paula Gouger, 70, long-term resident of Northwest Indiana passed away Wednesday, June 03, 2015 at Saint Mary's Medical Center in Hobart.
Paula was born in Gary, Indiana to John and Nettie (nee Kissel) Pustik on October 4, 1944. She was a former employee of Indiana State Highway Department of Transportation. She was also a member of the Portage Bonner Center.
Paula is survived by her three children, Joe (Melissa) Gouger of Westville, Colette (Pat) Walter of Hebron and Cassie (Adam Gentry) Gouger of Omaha, Nebraska; brother, Ivan (Evelyn) Pustik; sister Linda (Ray) Lindsey; four grandchildren, Taylor and Stanley Igras and Alex and Lily Gentry and other loving family members and friends.
Paula was preceded in death by her parents.
A funeral service for Paula will be held Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 11:00 am at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave. Portage, 46368. Cremation will follow. Visitation will also be held Saturday, June 6, 2015 from 10:00 am until time of service at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Capel. (219) 762-3013 or online at www.reesfuneralhomes.com