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Virginia Bobillo Obituary
Virginia M. "Ginny" Bobillo passed away unexpectedly due to an accident on Nov. 8, 2022.
Arrangements are being handled by Root Funeral Home, Michigan City, Indiana. Visitation will take place from 3 to 8 p.m. with the rosary prayed at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14, at the funeral home, and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Queen of All Saints Legacy Center, Michigan City, Indiana, followed by The Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in the church. Burial will follow Mass in Greenwood Cemetery.
Ginny was born in Chicago, Illinois, on May 15, 1930, to Harry and Marie Reid. While a student at Ball State University, she met Raymond Bobillo and after graduation, the two were married in Michigan City, Indiana, on Aug. 4, 1951. He preceded her in death on Nov. 9, 2002.
Ginny is survived by four children, Doug (Kate) Bobillo of Michigan City, Tim (Mary Ann) Bobillo of West Lafayette, Indiana, Diane (Pat) Bergan of Waukesha, Wisconsin, and Pat (Shannon) Bobillo of Winnetka, California. In addition, Ginny's 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren will carry on the memory of "Grammy."
In addition to Raymond, Ginny was predeceased by sons, Michael and Jeffery; daughter, Elizabeth; and brother, Harry Reid Jr.
Ginny was a former teacher, Cub Scout den mother and breast cancer survivor who was active in the lives of her children as students at Queen of All Saints and Marquette High School.
She loved to garden, feed the birds and share innumerable experiences with her kids, grandkids, and all of their many friends who called her Grammy. She was a loyal sports fan – being a Purdue Boilermaker football season ticketholder for many years – and never missed watching the Chicago Bears or her beloved Cubs.
She frequently traveled along with Ray on business and pleasure trips, often traveling just to attend a grade school Christmas program or Little League game of one of their grandkids. She loved to sing, read mystery novels and take her dog Cubbie along on trips to the McDonald's drive-thru, then down to Washington Park to eat and gaze out at the lake.
Grammy will be missed immeasurably by all who knew and loved her, but never forgotten as we cherish her smile and laugh, and the lullabies she composed and sang. We are happy in the knowledge that she and dad are together again.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that gifts be made to the Marquette High School Foundation, 306 W. 10th St., Michigan City, IN, 46360.
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Memories and Condolences
for Virginia Bobillo
Judith Downey
November 15, 2022
To Tim, Greg, Diane and Pat.
I am saddened to hear of your mothers death. She was an interesting, extraordinary woman. The last time I saw her was at my own mother´s funeral at Queens.
Your parents were one of a kind!
I take solace in the fact that she is with your dad now. Judy Downey
Karen Wroblewski
November 14, 2022
I saw Mrs. Bobillo a few weeks ago at a local store. She approached me and said Hi Karen. I was amazed she remembered me from being a substitute teacher and seeing her at church. She was a very kind and to remember prior students is just amazing. She's now in a place she surely deserves being the sweet and caring person she was. My thoughts and prayers are with family and
friends. Karen (Lasky) Wroblewski
Karen Bryan
November 14, 2022
Doug & family - I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your dear mother. Wishing you comfort and peace in this difficult time.
John Rooney
November 14, 2022
Dear Bobillo family,
So sorry to hear of your mom´s passing. Thoughts and prayers to all of you. The old neighborhood lost a a great one!
John Rooney
June Wolf
November 13, 2022
Doug: I'm so sorry to hear of your mother passing. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us through the dark days. It's those special memories that help me with the loss of my mother and the friends that share in your grief. God bless you and your family.
Cindy Rates
November 12, 2022
Such a loss. I use to be dropped off in her driveway before school at Queens. She was such a warm hearted beautiful person. RIP Mrs Bobillo
Mary Ellen McCaslin
November 12, 2022
I´m so sorry to hear that Mrs. Bonilla passed. I have many fond memories of growing up in the QAS neighborhood and how warm and welcoming she always was to all of us.
Cindy Hahn
November 12, 2022
My love and prayers to all of the Bobillo family! Your mom was a sweet wonderful woman. May her soul rest in peace.
John and Beth Traub
November 12, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Sincere condolences.
Alice Ream Timm
November 12, 2022
Our hearts go out to the families & loved ones of Ginny.
I never saw Ginny without a smile on her face. All of our love & condolences.
Jane Westergren
November 12, 2022
So sorry to hear of Ginny's passing. Spent alot of time at her house while visiting the Rooney's, across the alley. She was such a sweetheart
Anance B y rd Jr.
November 12, 2022
Sincere condolences to family and friends. From the children of the late Avance and Sophie Byrd.
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