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William Tokash Obituary

WILLIAM R. TOKASH HOBART, IN William R. Tokash, age 77, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2010 peacefully at home. William was a lifelong area resident who grew up in the Tolleston area of Gary and was a Hobart resident for over 50 years. He was retired from U.S. Steel and Takata Gateway Manufacturing in Michigan City, and served in the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division. He was a simple man who loved his grandchildren, liked to watch TV and go to the Boats. He was an avid lifelong Hobart Brickie and Notre Dame football fan. William is survived by his three sons: William (Tricia) Tokash of Downers Grove, IL, Thomas (Amy) Tokash of Indianapolis, and Robert (Cyndee) Tokash of Portage; six grandchildren: Katherine and Anna; Andrew and Jenna; and Clarissa and Anabelle; brother-in-law, James T. Henry of Portage; and other loving family and friends. He will also be missed by his many longtime friends including Jim and Connie Lough. William was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon; his parents: Andrew and Kathryn; his brother, Robert; and his granddaughter, Mary Frances. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Rees Funeral Home, 600 W. Old Ridge Road, Hobart with Rev. Charles R. Strietelmeier officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, October 8, 2010 from 2:00-9:00 p.m. and just prior to the service on Saturday from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart, (219) 942-2109 or online at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by The Times from Oct. 8 to Oct. 9, 2010.

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Jean Allen

January 14, 2011

Billy,Tommy, & Bobby. I am so blessed to have caught up to you guys and Uncle Bill this past summer. You are in my thoughts and prayers everyday.

October 10, 2010

TO THE FAMILY OF OUR COUSIN,BILL TOKASH CAROLYN AND TINA SEND LOVE AND CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOURS. WE AS FAMILY HAVE MANY MEMORIES OF YOUR DAD, AND WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM WITH GREAT LOVE.GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS AND OUR MESSAGES WILL HELP YOU THROUGH YOUR TIME OF LOSS......... CAROLYN FREEMAN / TINA AND JACK JOHNSON, TONEY,ALABAMA

Jerry Fife

October 9, 2010

Our prayers go out to Bill's family. It has been probably over 55 years since we were neighbors on 9th Ave. We lose track of friends as we get older and move. It gets the mind to go back in time for the memories though.
God Bless.

ROBERTA MATHIS ARTKA

October 8, 2010

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE TOKASH FAMILY, GOD BLESS U N YOUR FAMILY

Jacqueline & Phillip Sofranoff

October 8, 2010

Tokash family, so sorry about your Dad, our prayers are with you.....

Gaylen and Margie Fraley

October 8, 2010

It's been over 30 years since we were neighbors but we have many memories of those years. Our daughter still has the blanket Sharon made for her. We were blessed to have had such good neighbors. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Take care.

GENE LETO

October 8, 2010

MY PRAYERS AND SYMPATHIES GO OUT TO BILL'S FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

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