Beth Ann Hemmerich

Beth Ann Hemmerich, nee Vierk, age 61, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 23, 2016. Beloved wife of Les D. Hemmerich. Devoted mother of Karen (Jacob) Parker and Scott Hemmerich. Loving daughter of Harold and the late Nancy Vierk. Dear sister of Carl (Donna) and the late Paul Vierk. Kind aunt of Jennifer and favorite aunt of Steven Vierk and numerous other nieces and nephews. Faithful companion to her dog Winston "The Mayor". Special Madam Secretary of her fun committee friends. Remembrance visitation Saturday, April 2, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the celebration service at 12:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home (2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN) with Rev. Martha Reid officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Phil''s Friends (1350 Lake St. Suite I Roselle, IL 60172 www.philsfriends.org) or Hospice of the Calumet Area (600 Superior Ave. Munster, IN 46321 www.hospicecalumet.org) greatly appreciated.