Charles “Bud” E. Boblink's obituary , Passed away on August 12, 2023 in Schererville, Indiana

Charles “Bud” E. Boblink

November 14, 1936 - August 12, 2023 (86 years old)

Schererville, Indiana

Charles “Bud” E. Boblink's obituary , Passed away on August 12, 2023 in Schererville, Indiana

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Kish Funeral Home and Cremation Services

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Charles “Bud” E. Boblink

November 14, 1936 - August 12, 2023 (86 years old)

Schererville, Indiana


Charles E. Boblink Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Charles E. Boblink of Schererville, Indiana, who passed away at the age of 86, on August 12, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Frank Boblink and Elizabeth Boblink (Andrichik); his wife Barbara; his son David Boblink (Jocelyn) of Highland, IN; his grandchildren, Haley (Robert Mustak), Noah Boblink of Chicago, IL and Christian Boblink of Wisconsin; his sisters, Lois Matz of Lansing, IL, Marilyn Hickey (Phillip) of Rochester, IN, Donna O'Connor of Schererville, IN, Eileen Bork (Donald) of Dyer, IN and Holly Boblink of Hegwisch, IL; his stepgrandson Jedidiah Barlow; his son Thomas Robert; and his brother Frank. He was also cherished by nieces and nephews.

Largely recognized as one of the last virtuosos on the 2-foot-long chord harmonica, Bud performed on tours in Europe and Asia, on cruise ships, and in festivals and concerts all over the Canada and the U.S., including regularly as a judge at the Yellow Pine Harmonica Festival in Idaho and national functions related to SPAH (Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica), who has recognized his contributions to harmonica music with the Harmonica Player of the Year Award.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kish Funeral Home and Cremation Services



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August 16, 2023

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August 16, 2023

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Thu

Aug 17

Visitation

Kish Funeral Home
10000 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN 46321

Fri

Aug 18

Visitation

St. Thomas More Church
8501 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN 46321

Fri

Aug 18

Funeral service

St. Thomas More Church
8501 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN 46321

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Aug 18

Vigil service

St. Thomas More Church
8501 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN 46321

Fri

Aug 18

Burial

Holy Cross Cemetery
801 Michigan City Rd, Calumet City, IL 60409

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