Betty R. (nee Richwalski) Molina, Age 82, of Hobart passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020 at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born on July 5, 1938 to the late Walter and Regina Richwalski in East Chicago, Indiana. On November 4, 1953 she married the love of her life Joseph Molina Sr. in East Chicago. She retired from East Chicago School System where she worked in food services.  She was an avid Cubs fan and enjoyed sewing. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend.

Betty is survived by her children, Joseph Molina Jr., Judy (Tom) Faust, Barbara (Herbie) Foss, Elizabeth Jimenez, and Brenda Molina;13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; sister in law, Alicia Molina; many nieces and nephews and other loving family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph Paul Molina Sr.; son, Brian Molina; brother, Walter Henry Richwalski; two sisters, Alice Hernandez, and Carol Joyce Hernandez, and her Uncle Wally Panka.

A funeral service for Betty will take place Monday, October 5, 2020 at Rees Funeral Home, 600 W. Old Ridge Rd. Hobart, IN 46342. She will be laid to rest at St. John~St. Joseph Cemetery in Hammond. Visitation will be held Sunday, October 4, 2020 from 2:00-6:00 pm also at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel. For more information, please call 219-942-2109 or online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com