Horace Mann High School Alumni
Gary, Indiana (IN)
Fedorchak, Phyllis J. Drobac Obituary
Fedorchak, Phyllis J. Drobac attended Horace Mann High School in Gary, IN. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Fedorchak, Phyllis J. Drobac.
Graduation Year | Class of 1956 |
Date of Passing | Apr 03, 2002 |
About | Phyllis J. Drobac Age 63, of Hobart, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 3, 2002, at St. Margaret's Hospital. She was born August 20, 1938. The daughter of John and Marian Fedorchak. A graduate of Horace Mann High School in 1956. She was retired from U.S. Steel, Sheet &Tin, where she worked as a Production Planning Clerk, with 32 years of service. On February 17, 1961, she married Robert Drobac. Robert and Phyllis celebrated their 41st Wedding Anniversary this past February. Throughout her long illness, Robert cared for her each day with much love and devotion. Their union produced 3 wonderful and caring sons, who also survive, David (Sandy Ardent) Drobac, Mark (Mikell) Drobac, and Christopher (Christine) Drobac, all of Hobart; grandchildren, June, Brittany, Markie, Ian and Calynn Drobac; brothers, John (Barbara) Fedorchak, Bob (Inga) Fedorchak; sister, Marian Hansen; sister-in-law and broth-er-in-law, Marylou and Sam Suitca; nieces and nephews, Cheryl (Bill) Furgeson and Cathy (Dr. Tom) Krupko, Sammie (Barbara) Suitca, Paul (Karen) Cruse, Judy Cruse and Dale (Melissa) Cruse. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, John and Marian Fedorchak, sister, Gerry Cruse, and brother-in-law Lyle Hansen. Phyllis enjoyed tole painting, crocheting, cooking, needlepoint, and spending time with her family. Phyllis was very proud of her three sons during their high school days. Phyllis could be found every Friday at the Brickie Bowl cheering them on. She was their biggest fan. She instilled in her boys trust, love, respect and loyalty which made them the men they are today. They were all at her bedside when she peacefully slipped away. She will be deeply missed but will leave us with beautiful memories. |
