Cassandra "Cassie" (nee Padlo) Belshaw

Age 75, of Portage, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, at her home. She was born on October 15, 1948, to the late Stanley A. and Janice (nee Clement) Padlo Sr. in Gary, Indiana. Cassie was a 1966 graduate of Tolleston High School in Gary. She married the love of her life Robert "Bob" Belshaw on May 18, 1968, in Gary, Indiana and they have spent 55 wonderful years together. In her youth Cassie and her siblings sang in a group called the Padlo Trio, and her love for singing followed her throughout her life. She was the former President of the Merrillville Softball league; and she was an exceptional score keeper.  She enjoyed rides in the car, going to the casino, singing, and crafts. Cassie's favorite thing was spending time with family, especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her devoted  husband, Robert "Bob" Belshaw Sr.; two daughters, Connie (Greg) Prohl and Amanda "Mandi" (Steve) Rosenbaum; 11 grandchildren; Kattie Prohl, Greg (Abby) Prohl, Carrie Prohl, Cassie Prohl, Danny Prohl, Stacia (Nathan) Rice, Stephanie (Jordan) Gilbert, Emily Rosenbaum, Ashlee Smithers, Robbie Belshaw, and Drew Belshaw; three great grandchildren; siblings, Constance "Connie" (Bruce) Burch, Stanley "Rusty" Padlo Jr., Camille "Cammie" (Jim) Hawkins, Kymberly Manoski, numerous nieces and nephews and other loving family members and friends.

She is preceded in death by her son, Robert E. Belshaw Jr.; father, Stanley A. Padlo Sr.; mother, Janice (nee Clement) Padlo; brother, Ted Padlo: sister-in-law, Linda Padlo and brother-in-law, Bill Manoski.

A funeral service for Cassie will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 11:00 am at Rees Funeral Home, 5341 Central Avenue, Portage, Indiana 46368.  Visitation will be from 9:00 until time of service also on Saturday, December 9,2023 at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel. Cremation is entrusted to Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, and cremation services. For more information please call (219) 762-3013 or online at www.reesfuneralhomes.com