Linda M. Acke, nee Novak, age 47, of Dyer, IN, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018. Beloved wife of Robert Acke. Loving mother of Samantha and Kyle Acke. Dearest daughter of Peter Novak Sr. and Lynn Novak. Dear sister of Teresa (Chris) Towry, Lisa (Michael) Berdine, and Peter (Michelle) Novak Jr. Cherished daughter-in-law of Michael Acke and Cathie Cole. Kind sister-in-law of Michael (Krista) Acke and Carol Acke. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, May 10, 2018 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN. Prayer service Friday, May 11, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. from Smits Funeral Home to St. Maria Goretti Church (500 Northgate Dr. Dyer, IN) for a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial with Rev. Charles Niblick officiating. Private Cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions c/o The Acke Family appreciated.