John A. Hoese

John A. Hoese, age 79, of St. John, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 2, 2025.  Loving husband of Karen V. Hoese, nee White.  Devoted father of Jeffrey Hoese and Kristin (Patrick) Killeen.  Proud papa of Tristan (Bianca) Hoese, Joshua, Jacob, Jackson, and Jordan Killeen.  Dear brother of Sandra (late Bob) Frigo, Thomas (Jill) Hoese, and the late Dick (late Kathy) Hoese, Robert (Judy) Hoese, and late James Hoese; brother-in-law of Ronald (Cathy) White and Cheryl (Ernie) Graff.  Kind uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Frank and Catherine Hoese.  John was loved by his family, and many dear friends, and will be truly missed.

Visitation Thursday, March 6, 2025 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.  Prayer service Friday, March 7, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home James E. Janusz, Director, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN, with Deacon Jim Renwick officiating. Interment Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens – Crown Point, IN.

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