Joseph Matthew Mrak Obituary

We bid farewell to Joseph Matthew Mrak of Portage, Indiana, born in Gary, Indiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 23, 2025 at the age of 99. Joseph touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph Matthew Mrak to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Anton Mrak and Marica Mrak (Haraminac); his wife Mary Jane Mrak (Rains); and his children, Laurie Mrak, Michelle Jeanine Mrak and John Charles Mrak.

He is survived by: his children, Joseph Matthew Mrak, II (Kimberly) of Noblesville, Paul Anthony Mrak of Denver, Michael Glen Mrak (Crisa) of Michigan City, Christine Marie Mrak (Richard Blumberg) of Seattle and Valerie Anne Mrak (Michael Westphal) of Michigan City; his grandchildren, Maritza Liaw, Elia Mrak-Blumberg, Eva Mrak-Blumberg, Nora Westphal, Joseph Mrak, III, David Mrak, Stephen Mrak, Sidney Mrak, Mia Mrak and Kale Mrak; his great grandchildren, Dominic Liaw, Zachary Liaw, Quincy Liaw, Anna Westphal, Ava Mrak, Kara Mrak, Allison Mrak, Ian Mrak, Abbott Mrak and Oliver Mrak; and his brother Steven V. Mrak. He is also survived by his loving family, friends.

Memorial donations in Joseph's honor may be made to the Native American Rights Fund, narf.org or mail to AraphoeAve., Boulder, CO 80302, or to Dunes Hospice, Duneshospicellc, com or mail to 4711 Evans, Valparaiso, IN 46383.