THEODORE “TED” SORRICK, age 93 of Hobart; formerly of Merrillville, passed away Friday, February 19, 2016.
He is survived by wife of 71 years, Cathern; three children: Sharon (Robert) Spear, Chuck Sorrick, and Nancy (Don) Ross; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Theodore and Nellia Sorrick.
Ted was a World War II Marine Veteran and a lifetime member of Howlin Mad Marine detachment in Hobart. He graduated from Horace Mann High School, class of 1940 and was an electrician for local #697. He was a lifetime member of Hobart Elks Lodge #1152.
Family and friends may call at Pruzin Brothers Funeral Service (6360 Broadway, Merrillville) on Monday from 2:00-8:00 P.M. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. from Pruzin Brothers Chapel. At rest, Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Honor Flight Chicago or Harbor Light Hospice.