Erwin Filewicz, age 85, of Schererville, IN passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2012. Beloved husband of Frances Filewicz nee Groszek. Dear father of Karen (Dennis) Johnson, and Cheryl (Lee) Talac. Proud grandfather of Amy Malavolta, Kristina Miller, Angela Harper, Jonathan Talac, and Christopher Talac; Great-grandfather of Kailee, Madison, and Kassidy Miller and Arielle, Alessandra, Noah and Ayden Malavolta. Cherished brother of Eugene (Terry) Filewicz. Preceded in death by his parents Vincent and Victoria Filewicz, and sister Dolores Filewicz. Brother-in-law of four. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, November 29, 2012 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Prayer service Friday, November 29, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. from the Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane Dyer, IN to St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church One W. Wilhelm St., Schererville, IN for 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment - Chapel Lawn Cemetery, Schererville, IN.