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Dorothy Trass Obituary
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She was a 1966 graduate of Roosevelt High School and retired from Arcelor Mittal in 2014.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, Herman Trass, Sr.; her parents, Quince Ola Sims and Clarence Lobdell; her brothers, Sylvester and McKinley Lobdell, and sister, Delpha Ann Lobdell.
Dorothy leaves to cherish her memories: her loving and devoted children, Tracy Fields, Erika (Marc) Smith, Angela Engleking, and Herman (Jasmine) Trass, Jr.; siblings, Clarence Lobdell, Jr., Mentha Dickerson, Almetter Crawford, Delpha Roberts, and Gwendolyn Sims; grandchildren, Nicholas (Alexis) Fields, Samatha, Jayson, and Douglas Smith, George, TiErika, and TaJuan Hunt, and Layla and Ayden Trass; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and dear friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. with Homegoing Services 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. from Ridgelawn Funeral Home 4201 West Ridge Road Gary, Indiana 46408. Reverend Herman Polk, Sr. of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Hammond, officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park 3815 West 39th Avenue Hobart, Indiana 46342.
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Clarene Robinson-King RHS `66´
Earlier today
To the Lobdell, Trass families,
I am so sorry to hear of my classmate's passing. Sincere condolences to you all during this difficult time. I will keep
you in my thoughts and prayers.
Doris Newby Armstrong
Earlier today
Class of 1960 Gary Roosevelt High express our deepest sympathy to your family at this time. Our Prayers for Healing during this difficult time.
Gwendolyn Hemphill
Earlier today
Sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. GOD doesn't make mistakes. Remember all the good times you had together. I will be praying for the family.
Essie Henderson
Yesterday
Sending my deepest condolences to the Trass and Lobdell families. I have known Dorthy since the early 70´s. We shared some good times and precious memories. She will definitely be missed.
Rest well Dorothy.
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Upcoming Events
Oct
10
Visitation
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Ridgelawn Funeral Home
4201 West Ridge Road, Gary, IN 46408
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