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Dorothy Trass
1948 - 2025
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Dorothy Trass Obituary
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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18 Entries
Shirley M Graham
Yesterday
Rest in Heaven dear Dorothy. You were always kind and helpful to me in so many areas of my life. Sharing laughter and recipes . I will always remember how special you were
Ruth Fitzwater
Yesterday
My sincere condolences to Dorothy´s family and friends. She was a very special person and friend. I´ll never forget our Mr. Toad´s wild rides and all the fun times we had.
I know I will see her again for God has promised. I miss you and love you my dear friend.
Patricia Fointno
Yesterday
Oh such precious memories. May Dorothy´s spirit continue through all who loved her.
Sherry Brown Durham
Yesterday
To Erika And Family,
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Rest well my friend.
Lucy Crawford and Family
October 9, 2025
To my Friend Im going too really miss you. Fly high Dorothy you
will truly be missed
Gloria (Jones) Bell
October 9, 2025
My condolences to the family of Dorothy. We were very good friends at Roosevelt High School. Though she is gone from this earth, she will never leave our hearts. May she rest on in heavenly peace with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, her dear departed husband,Herman, and all other family members and friends. Dorothy will forever be in my thoughts
and prayers.
Gloria J Bell
Owings Mills, MD
Eva Heffner
October 9, 2025
My condolences to the Trass and Lobdell families. Herman was my classmate. That´s how I met this beautiful lady. Rest in your Savior´s arms Dorothy!
Will Hargrove
October 9, 2025
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." (Matthew 5:4}
Deborah (Former Gleason Park walker)
October 9, 2025
To, Clarence Lobdell & Family
I´m very sorry for the loss of your sister. My heartfelt prayers and condolences are with you and your family.
Jimmy Wilson
October 9, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Linda B Robinson
October 8, 2025
My sincere condolences to the Lobdell/Trass family, as you mourn the loss of your loved one. May God comfort your hearts with His love and peace.
Patricia Harris and McKinley Harris
October 7, 2025
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Brenda Larry-Murphy
October 7, 2025
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Clarene Robinson-King RHS `66´
October 7, 2025
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
October 7, 2025
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
October 7, 2025
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
October 6, 2025
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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