Lana Sue Tobin, 52, Ferdinand

Lana Sue Tobin, 52, of Ferdinand, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, at her home.

Lana was born on January 14, 1972, in Jasper, Indiana, to Alfred “Fritz” and Mary (Fischer) Blessinger. 

Lana graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor’s degree in Education. She worked for the Indiana Child Protective Services for 27 years and, more recently, with the State of Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation Agency.

Lana enjoyed directing marching bands and the Forest Park Band Boosters Club, working with children, traveling, supercross, and collecting rubber ducks.  

She is survived by one son, Mitchell Tobin of Helena, Mont.; mother, Mary Zilliak of Ferdinand, and her companion, Dean Quante, of Ferdinand; two sisters, Sandy (Mark) Morton of Jasper and Debbie (Leon) Gogel of Dale; one sister-in-law, Jennie Blessinger of Ferdinand. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews which she totally adored.

Lana was preceded in death by her father, Alfred “Fritz” Blessinger; her stepfather, David Zilliak, and one brother, Brian J. Blessinger. 

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Riley Children’s Hospital.

Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.