John F. Philipps age 64, of Dyer, IN passed away September 11, 2015. Loving husband of Nancy Philipps, nee Pennick. Devoted father of Melissa Skiff, Brian (Adriene) Philipps, Steven (Stephanie) Philipps, and Lindsay Philipps. Proud grandfather of Alex, Addisyn, Hunter, and Emma. Dear brother of Sharon (James) Murphy, Kevin Philipps, James (Maggie) Philipps, and Denise (Tony) Fanuko. Uncle and great-uncle of many nieces, and nephews. Visitation Sunday, September 13, 2015 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN. Visitation on Monday, September 14, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Maria Goretti Church (500 Northgate Dr. Dyer, IN 46311) with Rev. Charles Niblick officiating. Interment private. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society appreciated. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit www.SMITSFH.com