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Donald Dowdy Obituary

DONALD B. DOWDY Hobart, Indiana Donald B. Dowdy, age 73 of Hobart, formerly of Glen Park, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Monnie Dowdy of Hobart; 3 children - Bobby Dowdy of Chicago, IL, Debbie (Mark) Stahl of Morgan Township Valparaiso, Diane (Tom) Braselton of Hobart; 2 grandchildren - Branden Braselton of Hobart and Danielle Stahl of Morgan Township Valparaiso; brother - Bob (Carla) Dowdy of Harrisburg, IL; sister - Pat (JR) Steapleton of Carrier Mills, IL; many nieces, nephews and friends. Donald retired from the electric shop at U. S. Steel in 1986. He was a U. S. Army veteran. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 10 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 701 E. 7th St., Hobart. Interment in Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso. Friends are invited to meet with the family at Burns Funeral Home on Monday from 2-8 p.m.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, 2008.

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Renee McKaskle-Drasic

January 14, 2009

Dear Bob,

This is a later entry....but I wanted to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are still one of my favorite people and I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

Jacqueline Bradford-Crews

December 5, 2008

Dear Bob & Family,
I offer my deepest sympathies for the loss of your father. May God's Love comfort you, and give you strength during this very sad time.

God Bless

Colleen Butler

December 4, 2008

Monnie,
We were so sorry to hear of Donnie's death. You and your family are in our prayers.

Denzel & Colleen Butler

Kathy Kelleher

December 4, 2008

Debbie & Family:

Sorry for your loss. Having lost both of my parents in recent years, I truly do understand your pain. You are in my prayers.

Lynda Brankle

December 2, 2008

Bob & Dowdy family,
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was a good man whose legacy shows in the wonderful, dedicated family he has. Bob, my prayers and thoughts are with you. Let the beautiful memories you have of your dad help you through this sad time. And always remember, Dave will take good care of your dad in heaven.

Nancy Heatherly

December 1, 2008

Diane & Family, Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Ed Praschak

December 1, 2008

Keeping the family in my prayers. May your grief not overwhelm you.

Richard Easton

December 1, 2008

HI DOWDY FAMILY,
PAIGE AND I ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS/RICH/PAIGE EASTON

James Taylor

December 1, 2008

Sorry to hear of Don's passing.He will always be in my memory.
Love Pam and Jim Taylor

Mila Sokolowski

November 30, 2008

Dear Debbie and family,

I am so sorry to hear of your dads passing. My sympathy to you and your family.

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