Barbara M. Hoffstedt, nee Kassen, age 72 , of Dyer, IN, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Robert M. Hoffstedt. Devoted mother of Holly Ann (Bryan) Stephens and Brian Robert (Janine) Hoffstedt. Devoted grandmother of Joshua, Jenna, Jamison and Jesse. Dearest sister of Linda (John) Tumbarelli. Memorial visitation Sunday, December 14, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30 & Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN. Memorial contributions may be given to the Food Pantry at Second Place Church - 6370 W. Emerald Parkway, Suite 102, Monee, IL 60449. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300.