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VICTORIA HOHALEK Obituary
Victoria “Vickie” M. Jones Hohalek nee Hladek, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 17, 2011 at her home in Hammond, IN. She was born on December 16, 1921 in East Chicago, IN. She is survived by daughter, Carol Pahl of Hammond, IN; son, Richard Hohalek of Hammond, IN; step daughter, Rebecca (Tom) Keller of Vero Beach, FL; step son, Dave (Juliet) Jones of Rutherfordton, NC. Preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Larry D. Jone; son, Robert Hohalek of San Francisco, CA in 2003. She is also survived by brother, Larry (Aggie) Hladek of Hammond, IN; and sisters: Marge Motes of Hammond, IN, Elsie Palikan of Highland, IN and Lorraine Gibson of McDonough, GA; Former mother in law to Ray Pahl, Bobbie Hohalek, and Kathleen Hohalek, eight grandchildren: Xanthe Hohalek, Jeff (Leesa) Bogert, Bremmen (Mary) Pahl, Deven (Tanya) Pahl, Nicole (David) Whorl, Richard (Maelynn) Hohalek, Jason (Vala) Hohalek and Natalie (Thad) Hillenbrand; three step-grandchildren: Kurt (Nickie) Keller, Ryan Kellaer and Eric (Judy) Keller; Also surviving are 17 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will be held Friday, April 22, 2011 AT 10:00 AM at LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME, 6955 Southeastern Ave., Hammond with Rev. Charles A. Mosley, Pastor at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, officiating. Burial to follow at St. John/St. Joseph Cemetery, Hammond, IN. Friends are invited to visit with the family on Thursday, April 21, 2011 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME. Vickie and her husband, Larry, enjoyed 20 winters in Punta Gorda, FL, until Hurricane Charley destroyed their condo on Friday, August 13, 2004. Vickie was retired from NIPSCO after 25 years. She was a member of OLPH since 1952 along with the Rosary Society. She loved taking pictures and creating crafty greeting cards. She was everyone’s friend and loved spending time with all of her family and did everything possible to help anyone in need. For further information in regards to the Service, please contact LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME at 219/ 845-3600 or visit our web site at www.lahaynefuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Jim Gresko
March 4, 2023
Dear Vickie, I love you!
Nicole Whorl
May 2, 2011
Grandma, Jakob, Justin, Jaydon, Jonah, David and I will greatly miss you! You were so very special to me and to my family. I am sad that you wont be there to watch the great grandson's grow into the men they are to become. But i know you will be watching down on us from Heaven. I love you and miss you! Always Nikki
Dave Yadron
May 1, 2011
We will all miss Vickie....each time I saw her she radiated energy, love and laughter. She is in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Dave Yadron
Roma Lee Walther
April 25, 2011
Aunti Vickie was amazing. I have so many fond memories of her from my childhood. I was also pleasantly surprised and delighted when she and Uncle Larry showed up here in Oregon at my workplace with their RV parked outside. They cam to see my infant son, Chris (now 25 yrs old)and to spend a couple of days visiting. We had so much fun. It was that impulsive nature I remember.I could always talk to her about anything. Such a quick sense of humor and a twinkle in her eye. My love and support to all her family who mourn her loss. Rest well, Aunti Vickie. I love you.
Maureen Eijsermans
April 22, 2011
Auntie Vickie was a remarkable woman with her characteristic big heart and spunk. I will always cherish the special memories I had of her when I was a child growing up in Indiana-- her warmth, her love, and the sense of humor that was so Auntie Vickie. She left an enduring, positive impression on me. Rest in peace, Auntie Vickie. Thank you for touching our lives so graciously. You will be deeply missed.
April 22, 2011
Vickie was a amazing Mother-in-law for nearly forty years, more like a Mother to me. She was always kind, thoughtful, warm, loving and generous. She is and will be surely missed. May God bless her and keep her in his kindom for all time. I love you Vickie! Raymond Pahl, Conroe, Texas
Charmaine Caraway
April 21, 2011
Auntie Vickie, you will be so deeply missed. Thank you for helping to create some of my fondest childhood memories in Indiana. You were such an awesome and 'cool' Aunt with so much vigor and so much fun. May you find peace in knowing you touched so many lives through your loving gentle life-rhythm that was uniquely you.
"Sisters" by Heidi Solan Brondmo 2010
Heidi Brondmo
April 21, 2011
I will miss my Aunt Vickie. She reached out to her sister´s children and taught me about the strength of love of family. She showed me the goodness of her heart and I will always feel the loss for all the years we missed together. Rest in peace and love, Aunt Vickie.
Cheryl Kelly
April 21, 2011
We will miss Vickie. She made everyone laugh.
Aunt Vickie holding little baby sister Lorraine
Drea Solan
April 20, 2011
A great lady... a great loss. We have such fond memories of her dropping in on us a number times in California on her cross-country trips and it was such an honor for us to have her be the first family member to hold our first born just hours after her birth. "Your old Aunt Vickie" (as you referred to yourself), you were anything but old, and I hope you know how much of an anchor you served to our family from afar as we left the area for so many years. You left a lot of great memories for the whole Hladek gang. I still love hearing the stories from the day! You had a heart of gold and you will be sorely missed. Our kids will continue to keep Aunt Vickie in their bedtime prayers. One last thing... your sister Lorraine wanted to make sure that you know that she loves you...
Nancy and Jim Markovich
April 20, 2011
We are so sorry to hear of Aunt Vickie's passing, she will truely be missed. We treasure the pictures she took at our wedding and shower. We're sure she will sneak a camera into Heaven. Our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
April 19, 2011
Vickie, you were a wonderful neighbor and we're going to miss you. You always told me that if you ever met my Mother you felt that you would be good friends. When you meet her in heaven your thoughts will become a reality. Thank you Vickie for being a good friend. Henry and Janice Paz.
Peggy McBride
April 19, 2011
My Auntie Vickie was a special person who will be missed by her family and friends. May she fly around happily in heaven on her angel wings.
Tom Martin
April 19, 2011
Dear Friends,
I am sorry to read of Vicky's passing. She was a beautiful person and a joy to be around. I will miss her too. My love and prayers are with you.
Tom Martin
Robert Yadron
April 19, 2011
Vickie's passing is not only a loss to the family but also to the world. She was a special lady and a dear cousin.
Mary Anne & Elden LaHayne
April 19, 2011
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