Patrick J. Forde Jr.

Patrick J. Forde Jr., age 55, of Crete, IL, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Stacy Jean Forde, nee Oezer. Loving stepdad of the late Jacob Quinn Lambert and Lucas James Polmen. Dear brother of Sharon Forde, Sandra Forde, and Samantha. Preceded in death by his parents Patrick and Georgia Forde, and nephew Frank Owen. Patrick was loved by many and will be dearly missed by all his family here, in Ireland and England.

Visitation Wednesday, April 1, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 6:00 p.m. at Faith Church – Dyer, 100 W. 81st Ave. Dyer, IN. Private family burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery – Lansing, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to South Suburban Humane Society (21800 Central Ave, Matteson, IL). Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home – Dyer, IN. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com