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Heath W. Poortenga
Jan 30, 1971 — Dec 1, 2024
Heath W. Poortenga, age 53, of Merrillville, IN, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Brenda Poortenga, nee Staal. Loving father of Austin Poortenga, Hope (Josh) Knoblich, and Summer Poortenga. Cherished grandfather of Micah Knoblich. Dear son of David Poortenga and Lindsay Poortenga. Loving brother of Jason Poortenga, Beth (Pete) Batinic, and Tami (Mark Van Beek) Poortenga. Uncle of Emily, Sebastian and Preston. Heath was loved by many and will be dearly missed.
A memorial service will be held Friday, December 6, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. followed by a time of visitation with family and friends until 7:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com
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Friday, December 6, 2024
2:00 - 3:00 pm
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Friday, December 6, 2024
3:00 - 7:00 pm
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