JOAN L. GREGOR (nee, Collins), age 76, of Hobart, passed away Friday, January 28, 2011. Joan was born on September 14, 1934 in Tipton, Indiana to Marion and Virginia Collins. She was a beautiful and kind woman. Joan's unconditional love was the greatest gift she gave. She was the heart and soul of her family and will be greatly missed.

Joan is survived by her husband of over 55 years, Mike; 4 children, Sandy (Jim) Bowman, Michael David (Nancy) Gregor, Laurie (Dan) Gregor, Sue (Jack) Foddrill; 10 grandchildren, Joshua, Elyse, and Joe Gregor, Anthony, Brian and Kevin Bowman, Rick (Laura), Jon, Jacob, and Isabella Foddrill; great grandchildren, Ashton and Aiden Gregor; sisters, Jane (Don) Hoefflicker, Linda (Larry) Binkley; brother, Dick (Michele) Collins; sister-in-law, Laura Collins.

Joan was preceded in death by her children, David Michael and Karen Ann Gregor; her parents, Michael and Virginia Collins; and brothers, Mike and Jim Collins.

A memorial service for Joan will be Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 2:00 p.m at Rees Funeral Home, 600 W. Old Ridge Rd., Hobart. A memorial visitation will also be Saturday, February 5, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel, (219) 942-2109 or online at www.reesfuneralhome.com.