Photo courtesy of Solan Pruzin Funeral Home & Crematory - Schererville
Schererville, Indiana
Jan 7, 1931 – Sep 19, 2025
Geraldine “Gerry” Riebe (nee Obuch)
Age 94, of Hammond passed away peacefully with her dedicated son, Brian by her side Friday, September 19, 2025. She is survived by her loving children, Fr. Bruce Riebe, Brian (Theresa) Riebe, Bernadette (Marc) Lodico, Robert (Melissa) Riebe; precious grandchildren, Steven (Victoria), Erica, Eric (fiancé, Nimisha), Aiden, Devin; sisters-in-law Helen, Monica, and Cynthia Obuch, and Marge Osborne; brother-in-law Richard Kutcka; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her dearest husband of 60 years Steve; parents Walter and Mary (Komar) Obuch; brothers Walter, Ambrose and Donald Obuch; and sister Luelle Kutcka.
Geraldine was a graduate of George Rogers Clark High School and a longtime resident of Hammond. She was a devoted parishioner of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church. She welcomed everyone with her warm smile, unconditional kindness, and very often one of her homemade baked goods.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, September 27, 2025, 10:00 AM Liturgy DIRECTLY at St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, 8103 Columbia Ave., Munster, IN with Fr. Bruce Riebe and Fr. Steve Koplinka celebrating. Burial to follow at St. Nicholas Cemetery, Hammond, IN. Geraldine will lie in state at the church from 9:00 AM until time of Liturgy. Friends may visit with the family on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Solan Pruzin Funeral Home, 14 Kennedy Ave., Schererville, IN. with 7:30pm Parastas. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dementia Society of America, Transitions Care Hospice, or any charity of choice.
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Read MoreOur sincere condolences. Prayers for your family as you all journey through these difficult days.
Dale and Robyn Kattler
September 28, 2025 | Brooklyn Hts, OH | Friend
Bob and family, I´m so very sorry for your loss. Sending lots of love and prayers. Sheri Wilkes-Zilai
Sheri Wilkes-Zilai
September 27, 2025 | Friend
Sending prayers and condolences to Fr. Bruce and the rest of the family of Geraldine. Fr. Basil and I have been close friends with Fr. Bruce and we ask God and the Theotokos to be with all of you during this difficult time. Fr. Basil and I will celebrate a Divine Liturgy for the intention of Geraldine in our apartment on Saturday. Eternal Rest grant to your handmaid Geraldine O Lord.
Fr. Joseph Hutsko
September 26, 2025 | Friend
We are unable to attend the services and would like to offer our sincere condolences to Father Bruce, Brian, Bernadette, Bob and other family members. We appreciated Father Bruce bringing communion to my mom when he visited his mom. We like to imagine our parents enjoying a heavenly reunion and that our moms remember each other once again. Eternal memory!
Mary (Walsko) and Sean Harrigan
September 25, 2025 | Highland, IN
I extend my deep condolences to the Riebe family, Bruce J Miller, now of New Auburn,WI
Bruce James Miller
September 24, 2025
A time to honor a life well lived. Eternal rest to the soul of Your servant.
Judy Kanyuh
September 24, 2025 | Crest Hill, IL
Andy & Dorothy Riebe with Gerry Riebe.
Stephanie Riebe
September 22, 2025 | Marion, IN | Family
Auntie Gerry has been a constant light. I admire the nurturer she always was and greeted everyone she met with love. I'm grateful for her witness in my life and all the ways her life pointed me towards Christ.
Stephanie Riebe
September 22, 2025 | Marion, IN | Family
