Erna M. Cripe

Erna M. Cripe, nee Seipp, age 93, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2023.  Loving wife of the late John C. Cripe.  Devoted mother of Madeline “Lynn” (Lane) Luoma, William (Barb) Cripe, Jim (Mary) Cripe, and the late Robert Cripe.  Cherished grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 22. Dearest sister of the late Conrad Seipp.  Preceded in death by her parents Conrad and Emma Seipp.  Erna was loved by many and will be missed.

A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, May 12, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 5:00 p.m. at Faith Church, 100 E. 81 ^st Ave., Dyer, IN with Rev. Andy Nearpass officiating.

Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home – Dyer, IN.  For further information, please call 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com