Hendrica Gale, nee Van Gemert, age 79, late of Portage, formerly of DeMotte, IN, Dolton, and Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Loving wife of Robert L. Gale. Devoted mother of Richard (Michelle) Gale, Raymond (Mary) Gale and Robert Gale. Proud grandma of Bobby, Megan, Elizabeth, and Alex. Dear sister of Whimp Van Gemert and Frans Van Gemert. Preceded in death by her parents Rieny and Hendrica Van Gemert.
Visitation Sunday, August 12, 2018 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Funeral service Monday, August 13, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt. 30 & Pleasant Springs Lane), Dyer, IN. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery - Elwood, IL.