Rodney D. Stanfill, age 49, of Portage, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. He was born in Gary, Indiana on February 17, 1968 to the late Leon and Iris (nee Studard) Stanfill. He was employed at Utility Services as a truck driver. Rodney was a kind and caring man who never met a stranger. He enjoyed going to the movies, eating, and watching television. Rodney will be remembered as funny, yet sarcastic, and very respectful.

Rodney is survived by his loving fiancé, Michelle Stratton Dale; sisters, Linda Bowen, Patricia (Donald) Yuraitis, Norma Vasquez; nieces, Kristi (Michael) Kasperek, Diane (Brandon) Lahr; nephew, Daniel Yuraitis; great nieces and nephews, Abby, Aidan, Bradi, Brynlea; step children, Sam (Brittany) Coombs, Mallorie (Jeremy) Spencer; and step grandchildren, Aedan, Ash, Benjamin, and one on the way.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, James Stanfill, Chris Stanfill and his parents.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Boys and Girls Club of NWI, Lake Station Club, 3350 Indiana St. Hobart, IN 46342.
A funeral service for Rodney will take place Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 7:00 pm at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel 5341 Central Ave. Portage, IN 46368 with Bob Burton officiating. A visitation will be held on Saturday as well, from 3:00 pm until the time of the service at the funeral home. For more information, please call 219-762-3013. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.