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: Arthur Charles Johnson Jr.
September 13, 1960 - February 14, 2023Information provided by Smits Funeral Home
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, 2023Information provided by Smits Funeral Home
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, 2023Information provided by Smits Funeral Home
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, 2023Information provided by Smits Funeral Home
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....
Obituary: Mercedes Hickey
July 5, 1932 - February 12, 2023
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Mercedes Hickey, nee Gonzales, age 90, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 12, 2023. Beloved wife of Richard Keith Hickey Sr. Loving mother of Donald Robert Sabedra, Richard Keith Hickey Jr. and Frances Elizabeth Chiattello....
Obituary: Lois C. Struven
February 7, 2023
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Lois C. Struven, nee Maxwell, age 93, of Thornton, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Ronald R. Struven, married for 64 years. Loving mother of Rhonda (Robert) Gephart, Forrest (Claudia) Struven, and the late Suzanne...
Obituary: Anne Marie Lauritzen
October 8, 1962 - February 6, 2023
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Anne Marie Lauritzen, nee Barthel, age 60, of Ogden Dunes, formerly of Munster, IN. After a long battle with cancer, Anne passed away peacefully on Monday, February 6, 2023. Loving wife of Jay Kelly Lauritzen. Devoted mother of...
Obituary: Arlene VanderWoude
November 14, 1938 - February 6, 2023
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Arlene VanderWoude, nee Heaps, age 84, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 6, 2023. Loving wife of William VanderWoude. Devoted mother of Karen (George) Gorgeff, Sandy (Dennis) LaMorte, Leonard (Lauren) Kats, Dana (John) Schramer; step-mother...
Obituary: Christine Marie Nordin
November 5, 1954 - February 2, 2023
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Christine Marie Nordin, nee Williams, age 68, of Thornton, IL, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023. Beloved wife of Mark Nordin. Loving sister of Mark (Linda) Williams, Marianne (Ron) Schmidt, and the late Michael Williams. Dear sister-in-law of...