John H. Magurean, 81 of Valparaiso, IN, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026. He was born November 17, 1944, in Gary, IN, to the late Pete and Ann (Olariu) Magurean. John graduated from Liberty Center High School in Chesterton in 1962, received his bachelor’s degree in business from Indiana University in 1970, and attended graduate school at Virginia Polytechnic Institute. He opened South Haven Hardware in 1978, which was renamed to J & S Hardware in 1988. John served as the President of Porter County Development, as well as the President of Crisman Sand Company. John was very involved as a member of the Vale Church of Christ in Valparaiso. He also held membership with the NRA and enjoyed shooting with his close friends. John was service-minded, helpful, and generous, which led him to volunteer with the Kiwanis Club and Boys and Girls Club for many years. He loved spending time with his family and friends, and assisting with building and repair work that they needed. John will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
John is survived by his children: Douglas (Vickie) Magurean of Florida, and Candace Magurean of Noblesville, IN; grandchildren: Nicholas (Marjie Emrick) Magurean, and Emily Magurean; significant other, Claire Cavanaugh; and sister, Rebecca (Garry) Moore. He was preceded in death by his brother, Peter Magurean.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 1:00 p.m., to 3:00 p.m. at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso, IN, with a funeral service beginning at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Vale Church of Christ, 1502 Silhavy Rd., Valparaiso, IN 46383; or the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.
GUESTBOOK
Hey John, save me a seat on the other side my friend, we still have a lot more things to do together. Probably some even more important than all the world crisis’s we’ve already solved. I love you Man, I’ll be missing you til we catch up again… -Doug Babcock
Mr. Magurean, You were a good man. I appreciate all your kindness to me and my family over the years. You will be greatly missed my friend. -Jeff Engell
May the scriptures comforting words benefit you. Look forward to the time when, "God will wipe out every tear from our eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore." -Weston Allen
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always. -American Heart Association
John was a very kind and good man. Just a few memories - my father and I helping shingle the roof in the Jackson Township home. I visited them often, giving them guitar lessons (not very successfully) and watching "The Bill Cosby Show" regularly with them. I took a trip out west in the spring of 1985, where I stopped for a visit with them in Tucson, Arizona. I hadn't seen him in a long while; but you you get a sense of how warm he was from the photo you see in this listing. He was one of our best. -Scott Chellberg
My deepest condolences…I will always remember his warmth and generosity, especially how he opened up his home to me each time Candy brought me around. He always made sure I felt welcomed and part of the family. Such a wonderful guy who sure knew how to fix or hang anything! I will always have such fond memories of him. Thinking of everyone and wishing I was there. -Melanie Strange (and Eric)
