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Marlene Rhode Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for Marlene Rhode
Start: 2015-01-05T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-01-06T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Innsbrook Country Club

Rhode, Marlene B. Age 79, a longtime Hobart resident, passed away on December 31, 2014. She attended Indiana State University where she met her future husband, Dusty. They were married on June 15, 1957 and then moved to Northwest Indiana. She retired from the Portage Township School System as a Media Assistant after 26 years of service. Marlene was a member of Nativity of Our Savior Parish in Portage where she served as a Eucharistic Minister. She was also a member of Hobart Kiwanis Club and St. Mary Medical Center Auxiliary. She remained active after retirement, traveling with friends, volunteering, playing bridge, golf, and spending quality time with her grandchildren. Marlene was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest "Dusty" Rhode in October of 1999; parents, Albert and Irene Ebeling; brothers-in-law, Marion Graves and Richard Concialdi; nephew, Darrel Milbrandt. She is survived by daughters, Kim (Terry) Milner of Portage and Keri (Brian) Dornbusch of Colorado; grandchildren, Shelby Milner, Chase and Lindsey Dornbusch; sister, Donna Concialdi of Arizona; sister-in-law, Beverly Graves of Kentucky; many loving nieces, nephews, cousins; her special friend, Ted Charlebois, and many wonderful friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at 10:00a.m. at Nativity of Our Savior Parish, 2949 Willowcreek Rd., Portage, IN, Rev. Andrew Corona officiating. Visitation at the church on Tuesday from 9:00a.m. until the time of mass. Friends and relatives are invited to a celebration of Marlene's life on Monday, January 5th from 4:007:00p.m., at Innsbrook Country Club, 6701 Taft Street, Merrillville, with a time of sharing at 4:45p.m. In lieu of flowers and plants, contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice of Porter County, the Boys and Girls Club in Portage, or to the Riley's Children's Foundation. Burns Funeral Home (Hobart) in charge of arrangements. www.burnsfuneral.com

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Published by Post-Tribune on Jan. 3, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Marlene Rhode

30 Entries

Cindee Sempf Papi

December 28, 2022

Wanted to say a prayer togetherIt´s hard to believe how time flies, you have been dearly missed for 8 yrs with much love! Thank you for everything you & Mr. Rhode did for me for years and most importantly for having Keri (& Kim) she is the best friend I could ever be blessed with!!! Your beautiful angel wings shine bright!
Cindee

January 8, 2015

I am sorry for your loss. God will open his hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. Psalm 145:16

January 6, 2015

Thinking about all of you at this time. Love to all of you!
Connie and Ron

Bill Sempf

January 6, 2015

My Deepest Sympathy and Prayers are with The Dornbusch & Milner Families.

January 6, 2015

Our Dearest Heartfelt Thoughts & Prayers are with you all! I cherish growing up with Keri & her Family and having great fun memories of Marlene :) The Good Lord has Blessed Her With Angel Wings!
Love & Hugs,
The Papi Family
Cindee David Rhea & Brock

January 6, 2015

Keri,
So sorry to hear of your and family loss. We are thinking of you! *Prayers*
Mark, Michelle, Alexis and Amanda

January 5, 2015

To Keri, Kim and your families...we send our deepest sympathies to you all. We are unable to attend your Mother's services. Our prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Lovingly,
Jerry & Patti Hicks

Linda Hicks

January 4, 2015

I like to think of Marlene now being reunited with Dusty. What a wonderful pair. My life is so much richer because I had the opportunity to know and work with both of them. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.

Patricia Karpinski

January 4, 2015

Thanks to Cousin Donna, I was able to spend some time with Marlene this past summer. We even went to Lake Dale Carlia where the old cottage used to be. I am grateful for this time sharing memories with Marlene, Donna & Dawn. I know that Marlene will be greatly missed. Kim, Keri & families, you have my deepest sympathy.

Gerry Fessler

January 3, 2015

So sorry to hear of the passing of Marlene.Warm thoughts sent to family and close friends.Cancer is a terrible enemy who needs to be eliminated from our lives.

January 3, 2015

All of you are in our prayers. Marlene was a very dear friend and respected by everyone.
Tom & Lois are unable to be there to pay our respects.
God Bless. Kunstek family

Vicki Crawford

January 3, 2015

My deepest sympathy, thoughts, and prayers to you and your family, Kim.

Carol Bartlett

January 3, 2015

My deepest sympathy to the family-Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers-She was a very dear friend-

January 3, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with both of your families. Marlene and the "group" had so much fun. I will always remember the good times.

Dale Lewis

Dolores Soich

January 3, 2015

Kim and Keri, I am in Florida and saddened to hear about your Mom. She fought a good fight until the end. Will remember the good times with her playing golf and the marble game. She will be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Dee Soich

Jane Arden

January 3, 2015

Terry, Kim and Shelby we are so saddened by the loss of Marlene. We shared many wonderful moments with both Marlene and Dusty. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jane and Jan Arden
Mexico Beach, Florida

January 3, 2015

Sending love and God's Blessings....
Heidi and Billy Humes

January 3, 2015

To the Rhodes and Dornbusch Family - When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to watch over you now. We extend our most sincere condolences to all of you. Rest in peace sweet Marlene. Our arms wrapped around you in love - Jed and Libby Tallman

Cyndee Biggs Tokash

January 3, 2015

Kim, Keri, I pray your families find peace and joy when you think of all the wonderful memories you have shared with your mom. Much love and blessings to you.

debra bliss

January 3, 2015

A huge staple in the PHS Community as was Dusty. I'll always remember them. May God comfort you in your time of loss. Our deepest condolences.
Bliss Family

January 3, 2015

With sympathy for your.loss

Mike Thorn

January 3, 2015

Prayers Will Go To Entire Rhode Family During Very Sad Time Ahead

Cathy Locke-Busse

January 3, 2015

So very sorry for you loss Kim and Kari. My deepest sympathy to your entire family. May she rest in peace.

Colleen Kotso

January 3, 2015

Kim, Terry, and Shelby,
You are in our family's thoughts and prayers. May God bless you in this time of grief.

January 3, 2015

So sorry to hear Kim, Terry and Shelby of your loss. My deepest sympathy to you.
Pam Phillips

Carrie Lewis Blachly

January 3, 2015

Sending prayers and condolences. May she rest in peace.

Jennifer Fehlman (Bates)

January 3, 2015

Sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Mrs. Rhodes.

pamela mcclure(meyers)

January 3, 2015

sending prayers to family

Tom Ciesielski

January 3, 2015

Please accept my deepest condolences and my thoughts and prayers will be with the Rhode family. I remember her being my study hall teacher at Aylesworth Jr. High and then being the Media Center aide at Grissom Middle.

Chris & Doug Pruitt

January 3, 2015

Kim, Terry and Shelby,

Our deepest sympathy for you loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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