Photo courtesy of Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel - Hobart
Hobart, Indiana
Dec 5, 1939 – Oct 2, 2024
After 84 years, 9 months and 27 days on this Earth, Libby was tired and ready to go home.
Elizabeth Ann (nee Ketchem) Brant, “Libby” died on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. She was born on December 5, 1939, in Odon, Indiana to the late Everett and Phyllis (nee Williams) Ketchem. On June 6, 1959, she married Donald Brant. Along with Donald and her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert (Evelyn) Ketchem, Curtiss (Delphine) Ketchem; and sister, Janet Roberts. She was the last of her siblings to leave; what a wonderful reunion it will be.
She is survived by her daughter, Vickie (Rocky) Martin; sons, David (Lisa) Brant, Donald Brant; grandchildren, Joseph (Tina) Brant, Jason Brant, Jessica (Jeremy) Hopkins, Stephanie Masson, Samantha Brant, Nicholas and John Brant, Autumn (Keith) Bradney, Cody (Melissa) Martin; great grandchildren, Rory, Tobias, and Samuel Bradney, Monroe and Ryker Martin, Kaelie, Emily, Austin, Brent, and Lucy Brant, Aiden, Alexis, Conner, Aubrey and Brooklyn Hopkins, Marissa and Kaitlyn Pariss; great great grandson, Bodhi Brant; and sister-in-law, Peggy Brant.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Life Care Center in Valparaiso for the compassionate care they provided for their mother.
A funeral service for Libby will take place Monday, October 7, 2024, at 12:00 pm at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until the time of service at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. For more information, please call (219) 942-2109. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.
Read MoreMy deepest condolences to Libby's family. I sat next to Libby at the Call Center for awhile. She was always kind and considerate. We had lots of laughs, too. It was a pleasure to know her. May she rest in peace.
Carmen Ostrander
October 15, 2024 | Work
Dave, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. May God be with you during this trying time.
Barb Finch
October 07, 2024 | South Bend, IN | Coworker
To Libby’s family and friends my sincerest condolences. Libby was a lovely, sweet person. May she rest in peace.
May God comfort you with His peace and strength, and the love of family and friends sustain you in this difficult time.
Sharon Urban
October 06, 2024 | Munster, IN | Coworker
Dear Libby You were the best neighbor I ever had. I thank God for all of the time we shared as neighbors. Heaven is brighter with you there. My heart goes out to all of your family. My prayers are with them.
Bruce Moore
October 06, 2024 | Hobart, IN | Neighbor
I'm so sorry for the loss of
your mom. You and your
family are in my prayers.
Mark Hogue
October 05, 2024 | Niles, MI | Coworker
Aunt Libby you'll always be pulling that Chinese fire drill in front of the police station. We'll be with you at every concert from the first to our last . Thank you for the great times and awesome memories. Love ya til we meet again.
Scott Ketchem
October 04, 2024 | Merrillville, IN | Family
God bless you cousins and Rest in Him Aunt Libby. All our love.
Dan and Sue Roberts
October 04, 2024 | Senoia, GA | Family
Libby was a joy to work with and never a dull moment.
Love you sweet lady,
Anna Torres
Anna Torres
October 04, 2024 | Martindale, TX | Coworker
In loving memory of a wonderful woman. She was a dear friend & I loved her like a second mother. She had a great sense of humor & always made me smile. She loved with her whole heart❤ We will love & miss you always. Your friends (& second family) Pam, Brent, & Brandon Bradford
Pamela Bradford
October 04, 2024 | Hobart, IN | Friend