Lawrence “Tony” Anthony Homan Jr., 31, of South Bend, IN, passed away unexpectedly at 8:25 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in LaPorte, IN.
He was born Sept. 9, 1987, in Merrillville, IN, to Lawrence Anthony Homan Sr. and Rhonda Marie (Ebert) Knox.
Tony attended school in Westville, IN. He worked as a skilled carpenter for 15 years. Tony currently was working at Cavanaugh Construction for four years. He loved building and was very proud of his skill in construction. Tony was an avid Colts fan and coached his son’s Little League team, South East Little League. He enjoyed the time he spent with his family and children, camping, hiking and fishing. Tony loved spending relaxing evenings with his fiancé, Ashley, at their home. He also enjoyed outdoor adventures and dirt biking. Tony had no fear in the world. He had a bright personality and he will be dearly missed.
Surviving are his mother, Rhonda (Jeffrey Mussman) Knox of LaPorte; fiancé, Ashley Kopriva of South Bend; three children, Cayden, Landyn and Kinsley Homan, all of South Bend; one sister, Erica (Jerremy) Wheeler of Columbia City, IN; two brothers, Brian (Christina) Homan of Westville and Bradley Homan of Hobart, IN; one niece, Madison Looney; five nephews, Braxton Homan, Jackson Gilbert, Trevor Wheeler, Ayden Homan and Zayne Homan; parents-in-law, Dana and Robert Gillespie of Osceola, IN; parents-in-law, William and Suzanne Kopriva of Mishawaka; sister-in-law, Casey Kopriva of Mishawaka, IN; brother-in-law, Anthony Kopriva of South Bend; and his beloved dog, Roxy Roco.
Preceding him in death were his father and maternal grandparents, William Ebert and Delores Miller.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at noon CST Saturday, Sept. 7, at Lakeview Funeral Home & Crematory, LaPorte. Visitation will be Saturday from 10 a.m. CST until the service.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family c/o Lakeview Funeral Home & Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Rd., LaPorte, IN 46350.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.LakeviewFHC.com.