BEATRICE JOHNSTON (nee Ceja), age 79 of Lake Station, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014 at the VNA Hospice facility in Valparaiso. She is survived by three children: Cyndi (Nick) Dirksen of Littleton, CO, Sandra (Chuck, Jr.) Garber of Valparaiso, and Joe Johnston of Lake Station; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Jean (late Phillip) Deats; brother, Richard (Lou) Ceja, both of IL; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Ivus. Beatrice was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. She was a very devoted wife, mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed. Family and friends may call at Pruzin Brothers Funeral Service, 2700 Willowcreek Rd., Portage on Thursday, January 16, 2014 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will be Friday, January 17, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Pruzin Brothers Chapel with Rev. Kevin McCarthy officiating. At rest Calvary Cemetery, Portage.