John V. Pearson, age 70, of Crete, IL, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2017. Beloved husband of Sandra Pearson, nee Silzer. Father of Michele (Paul) Weir, John V. (Audrey) Pearson II, and Stacey Pearson-Donohue. Grandfather of Aaron and Tyler Hoffman, Grayson Purdy, Alexandria and Mariah Wertelka, John Vance Pearson III, Mark and Sara Donohue. Brother of the late Robert (Carol) Pearson and late Carl Pearson. Visitation Monday, October 9, 2017 from 3:00 – 9:00 P.M. Funeral service Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. with Rev. James Swanson officiating. Mr. Pearson was the owner of Highland Associates Inc. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Lions Club International Foundation or a charity of your choice. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary at www.SMITSFH.com.