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: Will J. VanderMeyden
October 20, 1932 - December 12, 2022Information provided by Smits Funeral Home
Will J. VanderMeyden, age 90, of St. John, IN, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022. Beloved husband for 71 years of Gertrude VanderMeyden, nee DeMaar. Loving father of Pat (Dr. David) Biesboer, Dan (Pam) VanderMeyden, and Joni (Kevin)...
Obituary: Carrol S. Frundle
December 14, 1939 - December 10, 2022Information provided by Smits Funeral Home
Carrol S. Frundle, nee Baldauf, age 82, of Merrillville, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Devoted mother of Kimberly (George) Ortega and Neal (late Joellyn) Frundle. Cherished grandmother of Katherine (Phil) Sheehan, Emily Knight, and...
Obituary: Mary S. Furuyama
March 24, 1930 - December 4, 2022Information provided by Smits Funeral Home
Mary S. Furuyama, nee Yamamoto, age 92, of South Holland, IL passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022. Beloved wife for 65 years of the late Charles M. Furuyama. Chuck and Mary first met at a dance in...
Obituary: Margaret L. Hoerner
November 26, 1924 - December 5, 2022Information provided by Smits Funeral Home
Margaret L. Hoerner, nee Bloom, age 98, of Schererville, IN, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Charles A. Hoerner, Sr. Loving mother of Janice Klausner, Cheryl (Gary) Chick, and Charles A. (Deborah) Hoerner,...
Obituary: Brett Ryan Ruisz
November 12, 1985 - December 4, 2022Information provided by Smits Funeral Home
Brett Ryan Ruisz, age 37, of Dyer, IN, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022. Beloved son of Shannon (Alan) Ill and Rob (Elizabeth) Ruisz. Loving brother of Aubrey Berwald, Kristofer (Shannon) Caban, Daniel (Danielle) Morris and Jennifer (Joe)...
Obituary: Lyle W. Burgess
April 14, 1924 - November 28, 2022Information provided by Smits Funeral Home
Lyle W. Burgess, age 98, of Schererville, IN, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Gracia G. Burgess, nee Lewis, and the late Jean E. Burgess, nee Hansen. Loving father of Douglas (Penny) Burgess...
Obituary: Robert E. Hoeksema
October 5, 1946 - December 2, 2022Information provided by Smits Funeral Home
Robert E. Hoeksema, age 76, of St. John, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 2, 2022. Rob is survived by his wife, Nancy Laning Hoeksema, nee Folkert; children, Carrie (Daniel) Hamstra, Courtney (Douglas)...
Obituary: Thomas Joseph Boleski
December 7, 1948 - November 27, 2022Information provided by Smits Funeral Home
Thomas (Tom) J. Boleski, age 73, born and raised on the southeast side of Chicago, Illinois with roots later planted in Dyer, Indiana and Branson West, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022. Tom was the loving...
Obituary: Lois Marie Hillegonds
November 24, 1941 - November 23, 2022Information provided by Smits Funeral Home
Lois Marie Hillegonds, nee Van Schouwen, age 80, of Dyer, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, one day shy of her 81st birthday. III John 1:4 was a treasured family verse...
Obituary: Daniel D. Fieldhouse
October 23, 1970 - November 18, 2022Information provided by Smits Funeral Home
Daniel D. Fieldhouse, age 52, of St. John IN, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, November 18, 2022, after a difficult and courageous battle with melanoma. Dan was born October 23, 1970, in Hammond, IN. He...