Darlene L. Louie, nee Svoboda, age 76, of Merrillville, IN passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017. Beloved wife of Richard Louie for 53 years. Loving mother of Guy Louie, Russell(Tracy) Louie, and Natalie (Gary) Koleski. Devoted grandmother of Amanda, Nicole, Justin, Courtney, Taylor, Ben, and Gavin. Dear aunt, cousin and sister-in-law to many. Mrs. Louie was a member of the Lake County Historical Society and she enjoyed baking, gardening, cooking and bowling. Visitation, Tuesday, January 17, 2017 from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30 & Pleasant Springs Lane) Dyer, IN. Funeral Service, Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. at Smits Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Schweitzer officiating. Interment Memory Lane Cemetery – Crown Point, IN. Arrangements entrusted to Konnie Kuiper and Kevin Nordyke. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com.