Michael "Mike" J. Miscko

Age 78 of Hobart, formerly of Gary and Lake Placid, Florida passed away February 26, 2021 at Southlake Methodist in Merrillville. He was born on April 13, 1942 to the late John and Helen (nee Dergo) Miscko in Gary, Indiana. Michael was a Hobart High School graduate and proudly served his country in the United States Army, Indiana National Guard and 113 Engineer Bn. (6 yrs.). He retired from U.S. Steel with 38 yrs. of service. Michael married his bride Linda Gielow on July 23, 1966 at St. Peter and Paul in Merrillville. He was a member of St. Bridget Catholic church in Hobart and St. James Catholic Church in Lake Placid, Florida.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 yrs., Linda Miscko; twin daughters, Karey (David) Dziewicki and Kelly Wilkening; five grandchildren, Ashley (Austin) Kukulski, Ryan and Caitlin Dziewicki, Rachel, and Luke Wilkening; sister, Mary Sue (Tom) Partin; and brother-in-law, Chuck Rhodes.

He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, parents, John and Helen Miscko, and son-in-law, Tom Wilkening.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 4, 2021 from 4:00-7:00 P.M. at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel, 600 W. Old Ridge Rd.  Funeral services will be Friday, March 5, 2021 beginning with prayers at 9:30 a.m. at Rees Funeral Home and going in procession to St. Bridget Catholic Church, 107 Main St., Hobart for a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville. Please share online condolences at reesfuneralhomes.com.

Please note that due to Lake County Covid-19 restrictions attendance will be limited to 50 people at one time.  Masks will be required, and hand sanitizer will be available.  We ask that everyone helps us in keeping everyone safe and practices social distancing.