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Gerda Hasty Obituary

Gerda Eugenia Hasty, nee Bobrowa, age 88, of Western Springs, formerly of Indianapolis. Beloved wife of the late Burl "Dick" Smartz and the late Kenneth Hasty. Loving mother of Joanne Dawson, Terri (George Letten) Smartz, John (Julie) Smartz and the late Marie (Douglas) Jolley. Devoted grandmother of Christopher (Danielle) Jolley, Geo Letten and John Letten. Great-grandmother of Elena and Sophia Jolley. Visitation 4-8pm Friday at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside, where visitation will continue at 11am Saturday until time of funeral service at 11:30am. Interment Fairmount Willow Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Wallace Street United Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis appreciated. Funeral info 708-352-6500

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 20, 2013.

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The Seddon Family

December 22, 2013

Our thoughts & prayers are with your family during this difficult time of losing such a great mother & friend!
Love you guys!

Teresa Schultz

December 20, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of your loss- I loved and respected her so very much! My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time! God bless you all!

Debby Chadwick

December 20, 2013

Gerda will always have a special place in my heart. She was like a second mother to me growing up. Terri, Joanne and John, may you find comfort in knowing she lived a full life and cherished her family above all. My prayers are with you as the holidays approach and throughout the new year. Love to all of you.

Joyce and Mark Walters

December 20, 2013

Terri, you and your family are in our prayers. We hope memories of your mom comfort you in your time of sorrow.

Jeffrey C Marshall

December 20, 2013

How could anyone forget Gerda (and Ken). For many years they owned and operated the Torch Lounge in Indianapolis. Back in the day, it was lunch 2 or 3 days a week at the Torch.
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