Eileen Gloria Reeves age 85, peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 in Mount Dora, Florida. She was born on December 13, 1935 in Whiting, Indiana to the late Carl and Dorothy Fortener, and was a graduate from George Rogers High School and a retired bus driver for the Hammond Public School System. She enjoyed sewing and loved spending time gardening with her late husband Duckie. Eileen will truly be missed by all the lives she touched.
Survived by her three children John Halik, Thomas Halik, and Deanna Moran, along with five grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased in loving memory her husband Nolan Eugene Reeves (Duckie) and daughter Gloria Ann Halik.
Memorial Services will be held on Friday, July 23, 2021 at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home (8178 Cline Avenue, Crown Point, Indiana) Viewing from 10:00 – 12:00 following services with Father Theodore Mens officiating.
Friends and family are welcome to gather for refreshments during viewing in the Chapel Lawn banquet room.
In remembrance of Eileen, share your memories and prayers at www.dignitymemorial.com on her memory page. In lieu of flowers donate in tribute to michaeljfox.org (or) apdaparkinson.org