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Marie Silich Obituary
Marie was born on Aug. 2, 1929, in Gary, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Bugay) Iwan. She was a proud graduate of Hobart High School, Class of 1948. On May 26, 1951, she married the love of her life, Victor Silich, in Glen Park. They shared many devoted years together until his passing in 2013.
Marie dedicated her life to caring for her family as a homemaker and also worked for a time at Montgomery Ward. She was a faithful and active member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church, where she shared her love of music as a member of the church choir. Marie also enjoyed nature and was a member of the Dunes–Calumet Audubon Society.
She is survived by her three daughters, Magdalene Doucette, Arlene (David) Reed, and Christine (Michael) Rogewitz; five grandchildren, David, Adam, Mark, Michael, and Jason; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband, Victor, brother, Joseph (Ann) Iwan Jr., and twin sister, Ann (Bernard) Ruzga.
Family and friends may gather on Tuesday, Jan. 6 from 3 p.m. until rosary service beginning at 7 p.m. at Jackson Funeral Service of DeMotte. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church of
DeMotte, with Father Michael McKinney officiating.
Interment will follow at the Cemetery of the Resurrection, DeMotte.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Indiana Hoosier Burn Camp [https://www.hoosierburncamp.org/donate] or a Local 4H Club [https://4-h.org/donate/]
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Robert & Kris Sturgeon
January 7, 2026
The German Band, Inc would like to send it's most sincere condolences to the family of Marie. She was a long time follower of our group. Marie would always ask us to play her favorite number..."The Liechtensteiner Polka!"
Robert & Kris Sturgeon,
The German Band, Inc.
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