ANTHONY NIKSICH
Hobart, Indiana
Anthony Niksich, age 84 of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, December 08, 2009, at his home. Anthony had been a life long resident of Hobart. He was married to Betty Smith who preceded him in death. Anthony served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He retired from Inland Steel in 1987. He graduated from Froebel High School and a member of American Legion Post 100. He loved gardening, woodworking and birdwatching. He is survived by his daughter, Wanda Austin; brothers, Michael (Lucille) Niksich, Hobart, Joseph Niksich, Glen Park; grandchildren, Sherry (Stacey) Walker, Robert T. Shears, Laurie (Carl) Haynes, Karen Austin (Scott Elliot); 12 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Betty; parents, Andrew and Helen (nee Matanich) Niksich; brother, Andrew; sisters, Anne, Rosie, Katie and Mary; great-grandson, Anthony Austin. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 11, 2009, 10:00 a.m. at Rees Funeral Home, 600 W. Old Ridge Rd., Hobart with Rev. Bill Barrow officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. A Visitation will be Thursday, December 10, 2009, from 2-8 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, call (219) 942-2109 or visit us online at www.Reesfuneralhomes.
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