SHANE ALLEN CROUSE, age 42, of Portage and formerly of Merrillville, passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2013. He worked at the Ford Motor Company and enjoyed most sports. Most of all he loved spending time with his baby girls. Shane will be deeply missed.

He is survived by his wife, Vicki; daughters, Kelly and Aimee Crouse and 2 stepsons, Timmy Bey and Ricky Bey all of Portage; 2 grandchildren; mother, Paula Zytko 3 brothers,Terrance and Michael (Christina) Murray, Allen Crouse, Jr.; 3 sisters, Jeanette Neibauer, Alleen Gates, Alanna (Angelo) Marotta, and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Shane was preceded in death by his father, Allen Crouse; stepfather, Robert Zytko; grandparents, Earl and Frances Crouse; grandmother, Martha Davis; brother-in-law, Steve Gates.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are preferred to Shane's family.

Memorial service will be January 5, 2014 at Moose Lodge in Portage from Noon to 8:00pm. Please call (219) 762-3013 for information.