Eric J. Heinrich, age 43, of Hammond, IN, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013. Loving son of Diane E., nee Thomas and the late Robert E. Heinrich. Dearest brother of Tracy (Tom) Popescu, Brian Heinrich, and Kristin (Dale) Polonus. Loving uncle, nephew, and cousin of many. Visitation Saturday, January 19, 2013 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. with a funeral service to be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt. 30 & Pleasant Springs Lane) Dyer, IN. Interment private. Memorial contributions to the Edward Foundation c/o the Cancer Center (801 S. Washington Naperville, IL 60540) greatly appreciated.