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Kathleen L. Ford

Age 88, of Portage passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, at St. Mary Medical Center. She was born on October 20, 1936, in Hobart, Indiana, the daughter of the late Walter and Kathleen (nee Nealon) Alexander. She was a 1954 Hobart High School graduate, the loving wife of the late George Ford and a retired cashier from Wise Way Grocery Store. She came from a family with three brothers and one sister, and she loved them all greatly. Throughout her life she enjoyed the winters she spent in Marathon Keys Florida, with her husband, and traveling together. She was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church in Hobart, and she cherished her family, most of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her brother, Ralph (Melissa) Alexander; two sons, Jeff Ford of Portage and Bob (Pam) Ford of South Haven, Michigan; two daughters, Irene Jana of Portage and Kim (Dan) Mauck of South Haven, Michigan; 12 grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren numerous nieces and nephews and special friends, Sue, Kathy and her rehab buddies.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 yrs., George Ford; her parents, two brothers, Edward (Myrna) Alexander and Walter (Mary) Alexander, and sister, Irene (Benard) Balog.

In lieu of flowers donations in Kathleen’s memory can be made to St. Bridget Church, 107 Main Street, Hobart, Indiana 46342. 

Per Kathleen wishes there will be no services held.  Cremation has been entrusted to Rees Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart, Indiana 46342. (219) 942-2109 or online condolences can be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com

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