PHYLLIS J. (FLICK) YATES, age 76, of Hobart, passed away Monday, July 9, 2012 at St. Mary Medical Center. Phyllis had been a longtime Hobart resident since 1957. She was active in Hobart Republican politics and worked at the Hobart License Bureau for many years. Phyllis enjoyed playing horseshoes.
Phyllis is survived by 4 children: Cary (Rob) Hatfield of Portage, Jeff Flick of French Lick, IN, Stacy Flick of Walkerton, IN, and Lore (Danny) Ferris of Hammond, 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, brother, Cliff (Mary) Rogers of Mobile, AL. She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Yates, in 1992.
Visitation and funeral services will be held Friday, July 13, 2012 with visitation from 2-7 pm at Rees Funeral Home, 600 W. Old Ridge Rd., Hobart. The funeral service will begin at 7:00 pm with Pastor Bob Burton officiating. Cremation will follow the funeral service. For information please call Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel, 219-942-2109 or online www.ReesFuneralHomes.com.