Shari L. Criswell, age 66 a longtime Portage resident passed away Monday, May 7, 2018.  She was born on October 25, 1951 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Ernest and Delores Kraft.  Shari was formerly of Calumet City, Illinois.  She was a member of the Portage VFW Post 7760 Auxiliary.

Shari is survived by her husband, David Criswell of Portage, IN; one son, Jerry (Candace) Criswell of Union Mills, IN; two grandchildren, Lanie and Chloe Criswell.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Larry, and one sister, Jill.

Visitation is Thursday, May 10, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave., Portage and ending with a 7 p.m. VFW Auxiliary Service.  Cremation will take place with Rees Funeral Home and Cremation Service.   Call (219) 762-3013 or online at www.Reesfuneralhomes.com .