John “Jack” J. McLain, age 91, of Dyer, IN passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016. Beloved husband of Irene McLain, nee Lesniak. Loving father of Sharon (Richard) Clayton, Gail (Thomas) Harris, Jack (Sue) McLain, Marcie (Kevin) Zasada, and Mark McLain. Devoted grandfather of 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Larry McLain, Patricia (Stan) Bush, the late Robert McLain and the late Thomas McLain. Memorial visitation, Saturday, November 12, 2016 from 1:00 -4:30 P.M. with a memorial service at 4:00 P.M. at the Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt. 30 & Pleasant Springs Lane) Dyer, IN. Jack was a W.W. II U.S. Navy Veteran and was the founder of Sterling Builders, Inc. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book.