Kenneth V. Carroll Jr., age 73, of Dyer, IN passed away Friday, September 11, 2015 peacefully at home. Beloved husband of Donna Carroll, nee Alexander. Loving father of Michael Carroll, Kelly Carroll, and Kevin (Karyn) Carroll. Cherished grandfather of Derek, Kyle, Kylie, Bailee, Casey, and Keegan. Dear brother of Jim (Jean) Carroll, Maryann Balka, Patrick (Marsha) Carroll, Linda Morales, Joe (Julie) Carroll, and Tom (Allison) Carroll. Kind uncle to many nieces and nephews. Devoted son-in-law of Helen Alexander and brother-in-law of Jim (Deana) Alexander. Preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Frances Carroll. Visitation Monday, September 14, 2015 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN, 46311. Visitation Tuesday, September 15, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. directly at St. Maria Goretti Church (500 Northgate Dr., Dyer, IN) with Rev. Charles Niblick officiating. Interment Calumet Park Cemetery - Merrillville, IN. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to Hospice of the Calumet Area appreciated. For further information please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.SMITSFH.com