Lillian Smolinski (nee Jatkowski), age 96 of Hobart, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021.  Lillian was a 48-year resident of Hobart; a member of St. Hedwig Church in Gary for 92 years, where she served as secretary for 47 years retiring at the age of 88.  Lillian is survived by 2 sons, Stanley (Mary Lou) and Henry Smolinski; 6 daughters, Helen, Patricia, Theresa, and Angela Smolinski, Antoinette Shettles and Margaret (Michael) Souronis, 3 grandchildren, Jason (Claire) and Adam Smolinski, and Stephanie Shettles; and 2 great-grandchildren, Ethan and Tyler Smolinski.

Lillian was preceded in death by Henry, her husband of 60 years; her parents, Clement and Maryanna Jatkowski; her sisters, Stella Jatkowski and Sophie Skora; her brother Walter Jatkowski; and her daughter-in-law, Judy Smolinski.

Funeral services are Wednesday, December 15, 2021 beginning with 9:30 a.m. prayers at Rees Funeral Home, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart and proceeding to St Bridget Catholic Church, 107 Main Street, Hobart, for a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial with Rev. Benjamin Ross officiating. Visitation is just prior to the prayers from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel.  Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Portage.  (219) 942-2109 or online at www.Reesfuneralhomes.com .