Florence “Flo” Annette (Conrick) Forbes, 63 of Valparaiso, Indiana passed on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Flo was born on August 28, 1957 in Valparaiso, Indiana, the daughter of Jack Conrick and Bulah “Meta” (Rittel) Conrick. Flo graduated with a nursing degree from Purdue University North Central and spent many years of her nursing career working for Porter Regional Hospital in various departments. Preceding Flo’s passing were her parents; oldest son, Jack Ryan Forbes; “other half” David Gast; and brother-in-law, Shane MacLean. Surviving are her 2 sons, John (Veronica Madrigal) Forbes; Joseph Forbes; daughter-in-law, Becky Forbes; son-in-law and daughter, Matthew and Julie Stalbaum; sister, Brenda MacLean; niece, Shayna (Wes) Miller; nephew, Zane (Jill) MacLean; and grandchildren, Riley, Scott, Anna, Jacy, Aimee, Paulo, Joaquin, and Liliana; aunts, uncles, extra kids and grandkids, cousins, close friends, and 2 amazing caregivers. Flo had a passion for taking care of her patients as a nurse, loved camping, cooking for a “small army”, making jewelry, and spending time with family, especially with her grandkids. Flo loved attending church with her daughter and grandkids at Kniman United Methodist Church in Wheatfield, Indiana. Flo will be missed by many but is now at peace in heaven with her loved ones and Jesus after a year and a half long battle with blood cancers.
A private dinner will be held between family and close friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later time. Memorial donations can be made to the Kniman United Methodist Church youth group fund (4887 W 900 N, Wheatfield, IN, 46392), or the Leukemia Research Foundation (191 Waukegan Rd, Northfield, IL, 60093) or also on the website at allbloodcancers.org.