George F. Roback, age 86 of Hobart passed away March 26, 2013. George was a WWII US Army veteran, a member of American Legion Post 100 in Lake Station, and a member of Pipefitters Union Local #597. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 60 years, Catherine Roback in 2009. George is survived by his daughter Cathy Ann Westkowski of Crown Point; Son George (Judy) Roback of Park Forest, IL; and grandchildren Jeremy Dykhuizen, Bill Davis, Stephanie Westkowski and Kaitlin Roback. Friends may visit with George’s family on Thursday from 3 to 8 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 701 E. 7th St., Hobart. American Legion Post 100 Service at 6 p.m.. Funeral Service is Friday at 10 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home (Hobart). Burial at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL.
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