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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: Mary Patricia Coppin

December 18, 1932 - May 23, 2021 information provided by Smits Funeral Home Mary Patricia Coppin, age 88, of Niles, IL passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021. Pat Coppin was a radiology tech at Woodlawn Hospital for many years. That is where she met her dear friends, Sharon and Bernard...

Obituary: Calvin Koster

September 1, 1931 - May 26, 2021 information provided by Smits Funeral Home Calvin Koster, age 89, of South Holland, IL went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Beloved husband of Mary Kathryn Koster, nee Gilmore. Loving father of Susan (Gregory) Turner, Kathy Wagenaar,...

Obituary: Conrad J. Zelencik

May 13, 1955 - May 22, 2021 information provided by Smits Funeral Home Conrad “Connie” J. Zelencik, age 66, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Calumet City, IL,  passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021. Beloved husband of Kathy Doyle. Loving father of Mara Rae (Rex) Thomas, Shane Zelencik, and Brett (Travis...

Obituary: Delores L. Klein

November 19, 1933 - May 19, 2021 information provided by Smits Funeral Home Delores “Dee” L. Klein, nee Cericola, age 87, of South Holland, IL passed away peacefully at home, with her family by her side, on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Beloved wife of 70 years to Richard V. Klein. Loving...

Obituary: Sylvia M. DeGraff

September 30, 1932 - May 20, 2021 information provided by Smits Funeral Home Sylvia M. DeGraff, nee Van Someren, age 88, of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Beloved wife of Bernard DeGraff. Loving mom of Grace (Jerry) Singer, Wes (Cindy) DeGraff,...

Obituary: Donald J. O’Neill

November 07, 1934 - May 20, 2021 information provided by Smits Funeral Home Donald J. O’Neill, age 86, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 20, 2021. Loving husband of Janice O’Neill, nee Saczawa. Loving father of Kelly O’Neill, Susan (Jerry) Trent, Daniel (Kathleen) O’Neill, Tracy (fiancé Stan) O’Neill, Michael...

Obituary: Anthony Tello

September 28, 2006 - May 17, 2021 information provided by Smits Funeral Home Anthony Tello, age 14, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 17, 2021. Beloved son of Hector and Rosa Tello. Dear brother of Hector (fiancée Lindsey) and Geovany Tello. Anthony was loved by many and will...

Obituary: Gloria J. Wisniewski

September 12, 1940 - May 19, 2021 information provided by Smits Funeral Home Gloria J. Wisniewski, nee Hybert, age 80, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Henry T. Wisniewski. Loving mother of Charlene (Brad) Borst,...

Obituary: Laura L. Kelly

November 10, 1959 - May 17, 2021 information provided by Smits Funeral Home Laura L. Kelly, nee Meyer, age 61, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Thornton, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, May 17, 2021. Beloved wife of Robert Kelly. Loving mother of Brett and Brendan Kelly. Dear sister of Ruth Reed,...

Obituary: Gertrude A. Cooper

April 8, 1930 - May 16, 2021 information provided by Smits Funeral Home Gertrude A. Cooper, nee Vogler, age 91, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 16, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Robert W. Cooper. Loving mother of Becky (Raymond) Chapman, Dawn Cooper, Robert A. (Kathi) Cooper,...