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: Bruce Gibbs Pritchard
June 17, 1942 - March 8, 2023
Bruce Gibbs Pritchard, age 80, of Griffith, IN, formerly of Thornton, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Beloved husband of Cynthia Pritchard, nee Swets. Loving father of Emily (Bill) McNamara and Eric (Elizabeth) Pritchard. Devoted grandfather of William McNamara, Noe and...
Obituary: Gregory C. Butler
September 10, 1949 - February 28, 2023Gregory C. Butler, age 73, of Beecher, IL passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Beloved husband of Margaret “Peggy” Butler, née Lemaster. Loving father of Lacey Butler and her husband Ryan McNeil, Marta Butler, Kyle Butler and his wife Raija McIntyre. Devoted...
Obituary: Annette L. Kowalski
January 12, 1928 - February 28, 2023
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Annette L. Kowalski, nee Rzyski, age 95, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Ereal Kowalski. Loving mother of the late Wayne Rolek. Proud grandmother of Lisa (Javier)...
Obituary: Luke A. Schaap
November 11, 1931 - February 28, 2023
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Luke A. Schaap, age 91, of Homer Glen, IL, formerly of Lansing and South Holland, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Pauline Schaap, nee Klompien. Loving father of Paul (Lori) Schaap, Ruth (David)...
Obituary: William E. Rabb
July 16, 1939 - February 26, 2023
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William “Bill” E. Rabb, age 83, of St. John, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Beloved husband of Patricia A. Rabb, nee Karabin. Loving father of Catherine (George) Srednoselac, Sheri Venturelli, and the late Beverly...
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, 2023Information provided by Smits Funeral Home
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,...