Jeanette Rose Mihal (nee Courtney) age 89, a Hobart resident since 1958, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018. She was born on September 24, 1928 in East Gary, Indiana. She was a 1947 Edison High School graduate and on August 12, 1950 she married Albert Mihal in East Gary, Indiana. She worked as a waitress for many years at Midwest Steel Supervisors Club in Portage and Jonathan's in Miller. Jeanette grandchildren were her pride and joy and she loved all animals.

Jeanette is survived by her loving family, son, Greg (Terri) Mihal of Westville; daughter, Sherri (Mark) Tomkiewicz of Chesterton; four grandchildren, Ryan (Kim) Tomkiewicz of Valparaiso, Justin (Betsy) Tomkiewicz of Chesterton, Kacie (Justin) Mihal of Michigan and Korey (Bri) Mihal of Westville; two great grandchildren, Nicholas Ryan Tomkiewicz and Olivia Rose Tomkiewicz; half sister, Jean Toscani of Valparaiso; and her cat, Sweet pea.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Mihal; parents, Fredrick "Roy "and Rose (nee Smith) Courtney; three brothers, Edward Sadelack, Roy Courtney Jr. and Floyd Courtney.

Memorials in Jeanette's memory may be made to Hobart Humane Society 2054 IN-130, Hobart, IN 46342

Per Jeanette's wishes, there will be a graveside service that will take place for family and friends Friday, April 6, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Calvary Cemetery, 2701 Willowdale Road, Portage, Indiana 46368.  Arrangements handled by Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Avenue, Portage, Indiana. For more information, please call (219) 661-2600. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuenralhomes.com

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