Herman Van Stedum

Herman G. Van Stedum, age 93, of Crown Point, IN, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Marion Van Stedum, nee Folgers.Devoted father of Jane (Michael Doscher) Van Stedum, Beth (Dale) Wiersbe, and Paul (Laura) Van Stedum. Proud grandfather of five; great grandfather of six. Dear brother of late Cecilia (late Peter) Bardolph and the late Mildred (Marvin) DeVries. Visitation Monday, January 11, 2016 from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:30 a.m. at Crossroads Community Church (1538 Janice Dr. Schererville, IN) with services conducted by Rev. Drew Brown. Private Interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery - Elwood, IL. Mr. Van Stedum was a World War II Army Veteran. Memorial contributions may be given to Illiana Christian High School Building Fund or Southwest Christian School Association. Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com