Victoria "Vickie" M. Jones Hohalek nee Hladek, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 17, 2011 at her home in Hammond, IN. She was born on December 16, 1921 in East Chicago, IN. She is survived by daughter, Carol Pahl of Hammond, IN; son Richard Hohalek of Hammond, IN; step-daughter, Rebecca (Tom) Keller of Vero Beach, FL; step-son, Dave (Juliet) Jones of Rutherfordton, NC. Preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Larry D. Jones; son, Robert Hohalek of San Francisco, CA in 2003. She is also survived by brother, Larry (Aggie) Hladek of Hammond, IN; and sisters: Marge Motes of Hammond, IN, Elsie Palikan of Highland, IN and Lorraine Gibson of McDonough, GA; Former mother in law to Ray Pahl, Bobbie Hohalek, and Kathleen Hohalek, eight grandchildren: Xanthe Hohalek, Jeff (Leesa) Bogert, Bremmen (Mary) Pahl, Deven (Tanya) Pahl, Nicole (David) Whorl, Richard (Maelynn) Hohalek, Jason (Vala) Hohalek and Natalie (Thad) Hillenbrand; three step-grandchildren: Kurt (Nickie) Keller, Ryan Kellaer and Eric (Judy) Keller; Also surviving are 17 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will be held Friday, April 22, 2011 at 10:00 AM at LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME, 6955 Southeastern Ave., Hammond with Rev. Charles A. Mosley, Pastor at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, officiating. Burial to follow at St. John/St. Joseph Cemetery, Hammond, IN. Friends are invited to visit with the family on Thursday, April 21, 2011 from 2 PM - 4 PM and 6 PM - 8 PM at the LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME. Vickie and her husband, Larry, enjoyed 20 winters in Punta Gorda, FL, until Hurrican Charley destroyed their condo on Friday, August 13, 2004. Vickie was retired from NIPSCO after 25 years. She was a member of OLPH since 1952 along with the Rosary Society. She loved taking pictures and creating crafty greeting cards. She was everyone's friend and loved spending time with all of her family and did everything possible to help anyone in need. For further information in regards to the Service, please contact LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME at 219-845-3600.