Smits Funeral Homes
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https://www.smitsfh.com/We are a family-owned business providing compassionate, professional end-of-life care. We handle all the details during a difficult time, so you can focus on the things that matter. We understand that each family is unique and has personal requests and traditions. Call our main office at 219-322-7300 to find out more about the customized services we can offer your family when the time comes.
Obituary: Elsie L. Schilling
November 12, 1928 - February 24, 2023
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Elsie L. Schilling, nee Shuttle, age 94, of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Charlton Schilling. Loving mother of Steven Schilling, the late Susan (Robert) Gonya, Scott (Ann) Schilling,...
Obituary: Ronald G. “Bud” Nolan
March 26, 1936 - February 23, 2023
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Ronald G. “Bud” Nolan, age 86, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Loving husband of Mary J. Nolan, nee Guffey. Devoted father of Kelly Nolan, and Craig (Victoria) Nolan. Cherished grandfather of...
Obituary: Elmer W. Kerstowske
March 14, 1934 - February 14, 2023
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Elmer W. Kerstowske, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Franciscan Saint Margaret’s Hospital near his home in Dyer, IN, formerly of Dolton, and South Chicago, IL. He was born on March 14, 1934, in...
Obituary: Roger G. Van Beek
November 14, 1939 - February 19, 2023
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Roger Glenn Van Beek, 83, of Lansing Illinois passed from this life to his home in heaven on Sunday, February 19, surrounded by his family. Roger was born on November 14, 1939, in Pittstown, New Jersey, to Peter...
Obituary: Esther Mae Kats
January 30, 1928 - February 14, 2023
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Esther Mae Kats, nee Boender, age 95, resident of Munster, IN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Loving wife of the late Jacob Kats. Devoted mother of Gail (Melvin) Smith,...
Obituary: Arthur Charles Johnson Jr.
September 13, 1960 - February 14, 2023
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Arthur Charles Johnson Jr, age 62, of Franklin, NC, formerly of Sauk Village, IL passed away peacefully on February 14, 2023.
Visitation Friday, March 3, 2023, from 3 – 8 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane,...
Obituary: Gerald “Jerry” Fennema
February 29, 1936 - February 19, 2023
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Gerald “Jerry” Fennema, age 86, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Loving husband of the late Joyce J. Fennema, nee Ruiter (2022). Devoted father of Janet (Jim) Stalman, Judy (Jeff) DeBoer, and Jill...
Obituary: Norma L. Simpson
October 25, 1934 - February 19, 2023
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Norma L. Simpson, nee McDonald, age 88, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 19, 2023. Loving wife of the late Robert E. Simpson. Devoted mother of Edward (late Janet) Simpson and Pamela (late Roger) Smith....
Obituary: Robert C. Shoemaker
February 29, 1940 - February 14, 2023
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Robert C. Shoemaker, age 82, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Loving husband for over 53 years, to April D. Shoemaker, nee Metcalf. Devoted father of Erin Joy (Colin) Brown, and Robert G....
Obituary: Andrew R. Martin
December 11, 1948 - February 11, 2023
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Andrew R. Martin, age 74, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Loving father of Tiffany (Jonathan) Blosky. Cherished grampy of Cameron and Lilly. Kind uncle of Steven Stofko; great-uncle of Stewart and Veronica....