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Smits Funeral Homes

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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: Beatrice Siersema

January 15, 1932 - August 18, 2021 information provided by Smits Funeral Home Beatrice Siersema, nee VanderWoude, age 89, of St. John, formerly of Highland, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Loving wife of the late Martin Siersema. Devoted mother of Ruth (Ray) Bredfeldt, David (Diane) Siersema and Mary...

Obituary: Mary Kathleen Nero

December 17, 1935 - August 16, 2021 information provided by Smits Funeral Home Mary Kathleen Nero, nee Kuczka, age 85, late of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Monday, August 16, 2021. Loving wife of the late Paul D. Nero. Devoted mother of Michael (Carrie) Nero and Kimberly (Scott) Mowery. Cherished grandmother...

Obituary: Arlan D. Menninga

July 4, 1936 - August 13, 2021 information provided by Smits Funeral Home Arlan D. Menninga, age 85, of Tinley Park, IL, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021, after a full and active life of service to his family, country, and God. As a pastor and chaplain, he served the Lord...

Obituary: Mark A. Lollock

February 28, 1958 - August 10, 2021 information provided by Smits Funeral Home Mark A. Lollock, age 63, of Gary, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Dearest brother of Debbie Varga, Donna Kobar, Gary Lollock, Greg Lollock, the late Steve Lollock, and the late Joanne Gianoli;...

Obituary: Patricia Ann Todd

November 30, 1938 - August 13, 2021 information provided by Smits Funeral Home Patricia Ann Todd, nee Ashton, age 82, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, August 13, 2021. Loving wife of the late Lawrence Todd. Devoted mother of Tammy (James) Green, James (late Sandra) Todd, John Todd, and Amy...

Obituary: Terry A. Fierce

May 7, 1959 - August 9, 2021 information provided by Smits Funeral Home Terry A. Fierce, age 62, of Lansing, IL passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021. Beloved husband of Karen Fierce, nee Fazekas. Proud father of Tony Fierce and Jessica Fierce. Dear brother of John (Linda) Fierce, Eve Lovero,...

Obituary: Mark W. Barnes

March 17, 1941 - August 6, 2021 information provided by Smits Funeral Home Mark W. Barnes, age 80, of Crete, IL and formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 6, 2021. Beloved husband of Carol Barnes, nee Rietveld. Loving father of Brenda (Nathan) Davis, Melanie (Nick) Aitken,...

Obituary: William J. Stegenga

October 24, 1951 - August 5, 2021 information provided by Smits Funeral Home William J. Stegenga, age 69, of Crete, IL, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 5, 2021. Beloved husband of Candace “Candi” Stegenga, nee DeLange. Loving father of Scott (Christine) Stegenga and Jennifer (Mike) Chambers....

Obituary: Wilbur Earl Kimbrel

October 11, 1941 - August 5, 2021 information provided by Smits Funeral Home Wilbur E. Kimbrel, age 79, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 5, 2021. Beloved husband of Janice Kimbrel, nee Duca. Loving father of Skip (Shelly), Mike (Becky), Billy (Renee), Linda...

Obituary: Ronald E. Henning

September 5, 1935 - August 5, 2021 information provided by Smits Funeral Home Ronald E. Henning, age 85, of Thornton, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 5, 2021. Beloved husband of Dorothy Henning, nee O’Donnell. Loving father of Deborah (Jeffrey) Miller, James Henning, the late Rhonda (Jerry) Dedo, and Christine...