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: Shirley Van Baren
February 18, 1930 - February 1, 2022
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Shirley Van Baren went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. A visitation with family and friends will be held on Friday, February 4, 2022, from 3 – 8 p.m. at Crete Protestant Reformed...
Obituary: Cathy Ward
April 16, 1958 - January 27, 2022
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Cathy Ward, nee Turngren, age 63, of Lansing, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Beloved wife of Gordon Ward. Loving mother of Jeremy (Kathy) Ward, Adam (Heather) Ward, Caitlyn (Seth) Kramer,...
Obituary: David C. Toth
May 4, 1932 - January 27, 2022
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David C. Toth, age 89, of Surprise, Arizona, formerly of Highland, Indiana, and Dolton, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Loving husband of the late Barbara J. Toth, nee Sorenson. Devoted father of David P....
Obituary: Shirley A. Novak
December 17, 1935 - January 28, 2022
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Shirley A. Novak, nee Birge, age 86, of Harvey, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, January 28, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Frank D. Novak Jr. Loving mother of Jeff (Jan) Novak, Kim (Ken) Karrson and the late...
Obituary: Joanne De Vries
March 18, 1942 - January 31, 2022
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Joanne De Vries, nee Beukema, age 79, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022, in Crown Point, Indiana. Joanne was born March 18, 1942, in Evergreen Park, Illinois, to John and Alice (Ouwenga) Beukema, who preceded her in...
Obituary: Jeanette Van Der Veen
April 25, 1921 - January 30, 2022
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Jeanette Van Der Veen was born April 25, 1921, in Randolph, Wisconsin to Sip and Nellie Van Der Veen and moved to Dolton, Illinois when she was six months old. Jeanette lived her entire 100 years in Dolton....
Obituary: Cathy Ward
April 16, 1958 - January 27, 2022
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Cathy Ward, nee Turngren, age 63, of Lansing, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Beloved wife of Gordon Ward. Loving mother of Jeremy (Kathy) Ward, Adam (Heather) Ward, Caitlyn (Seth) Kramer,...
Obituary: Elsie J. Zultner
September 16, 1927 - January 25, 2022
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Elsie J. Zultner, nee Root, age 94, of Dyer, IN passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Henry Zultner. Loving mother of Linda Miller, Sue Martin, and Cindy Skertich. Cherished grandmother of six;...
Obituary: Charles H. “Chuck” Kiekenapp
September 11, 1943 - January 26, 2022
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Charles H. “Chuck” Kiekenapp, age 78, late of Schererville, IN, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Loving husband of Karen J. Kiekenapp, nee Gruszka. Devoted father of Julie (Joseph) Kramer. Proud grandfather of Diana, Mary, and Daniel. Dear...
Obituary: Beatrice L. Gossage
January 3, 1936 - January 21, 2022
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Beatrice L. Gossage, nee Cary, age 86, of St. John, IN passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Blake M. Gossage. Loving mother of Karen Stone, Debbie (Tom) Guglielmo, and Douglas (Karen) Gossage....