Obituaries

October 14, 1941 to July 14, 2019

NORTH JUDSON - Joseph L. Materna, 77, Winamac, died Sunday, July 14, at Porter Regional Hospital, Valparaiso.

He was born Oct. 14, 1941, in Winamac to the late Joseph and Margaret Lewandowski Materna. He graduated from North Judson High School in 1959.

He is survived by his sister, Shirley Mosher of North Judson; a daughter, Michele (Ryan) Bradley of Knox; five step-grandchildren, Ryan Jr., Josh, Krista, Danny and Nathaniel; a son Eric (Brandy) Materna of North Judson and four grandsons, Daulton, Dylan, Eric Kale and Brady Materna.

Mr. Materna retired from the U. S. Postal Service in 2000, working at the North Judson
location for over 40 years. He was an avid reader, and loved to spend time outdoors, especially gardening. He also enjoyed time with his loved ones. He had a passion for photography and older model cars.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. (CT), Thursday, July 18 at O'Donnell Funeral Home, North Judson. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. (CT), Friday, July 19, at the funeral home with Pastor Larry Clemons officiating. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery, North Judson.