Dorothy L. Madej (nee Hoblitzel), age 76, of Gary, passed away December 1, 2022. She graduated from Wirt High School, Class of 1964. Dorothy worked as a time clerk for over 20 years at Nipsco. Upon retiring she attained a master gardening degree from IUN. She will be greatly missed. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband-Joseph A. Madej. She is survived by her children-Leeanne (Brad) Cramer, Mary (Joel) Rivas, Dan (Tina) Madej; ten grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brother-Richard Hoblitzel. Visitation for Dorothy will be Sunday, December 4, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. until time of funeral service at 4:00 p.m., at Burns Funeral Home, 701 East 7th Street, Hobart. www.burnsfuneral.com.