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Geraldine Riebe Obituary
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 Transitions Care Hospice C/O Beth Stewart. 8913 N. Prairie Point, Peoria, IL 61615
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Dale and Robyn Kattler
September 28, 2025
Our sincere condolences. Prayers for your family as you all journey through these difficult days.
Sheri Wilkes-Zilai
September 27, 2025
Bob and family,
I´m so very sorry for your loss. Sending lots of love and prayers.
Sheri Wilkes-Zilai
Fr. Joseph Hutsko
September 26, 2025
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.
Mary (Walsko) and Sean Harrigan
September 25, 2025
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!
Bruce James Miller
September 24, 2025
I extend my deep condolences to the Riebe family,
Bruce J Miller, now of New Auburn,WI
Judy Kanyuh
September 24, 2025
A time to honor a life well lived. Eternal rest to the soul of Your servant.
Andy & Dorothy Riebe with Gerry Riebe.
Stephanie Riebe
September 22, 2025
Stephanie Riebe
September 22, 2025
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.
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