Alfreda D. "Potchie" Andersen, age 84 of Hobart passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2011. She was born on March 19, 1927 in Hobart Indiana to the late Ignatz and Kazmira Kubiak. She retired from "Jack and Jill Academy" where she was a preschool teacher for many years. Potchie was a longtime member of St. Bridget Church where she volunteered her time helping with the catering. She enjoyed gardening and cooking.

She is survived by 1 son, Timothy (Mary) Andersen of Valparaiso, IN; 1 daughter, Patricia Andersen of Hobart, IN; 2 grandsons, Joe and Jake Andersen, 1 niece, Pat (John) Zimbrick, and good friends John and Diane MacDonald and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by 4 sisters, Mae, Adeline, Josephine, and Charlotte, 3 brothers, Steve, Jake and Harry.

Memorial donations in Potchie's honor may be made to the VNA Hospice of Porter County, 2401 Valley Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383 or St Bridget Church, 103 Main Street, Hobart, Indiana.

Funeral services are Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 10 a.m. directly at St Bridget Church with Rev. Dominic V. Bertino officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation is Friday, December 9, 2011 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart. Call (219) 942-2109 or online at www.Reesfuneralhomes.com.