Liz Bachinski (nee Bolles), age 97 a longtime Hobart resident passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017. She was born on September 16, 1920 in Garyton, Indiana to the late Harry and Ruth Bolles.  She was the oldest member of Augustana Lutheran Church where she was very active.  She volunteered her time working on the church bulletin and also helping to organize the Church Visitor publication.  Liz and her husband "Tom" were avid golfers and spent many years golfing at the Hamlet Golf Course.

She is survived by her daughter, Joy (Jerry) James of Hobart, IN; four sisters, Ruth, Lorena, Connie, and Carol, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom in 1998, one son, Dick Bachinski, one sister, and four brothers.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Liz's honor may be made to the Augustana Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.

Funeral services are Friday, October 20, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Augustana Lutheran Church, 207 Kelly Street, Hobart with Rev. Charles R. Strietelmeier officiating.  Burial will follow at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville.  Visitation is Thursday, October 19, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Augustana Lutheran Church.  Additional visitation is Friday just before the funeral service from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Church. Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel completed arrangements.  (219) 942-2109 or online at www.Reesfuneralhomes.com .