Sophie J Parkis

Sophie J. Parkis, nee Dremonas, age 96, of Schererville, IN, passed away Friday, June 3, 2016. Loving wife of the late Gus T. Parkis. Devoted mother of Marina Cook, Sandy Whitehouse, Tom (Marlene) Parkis, and Georgette (David) Depew. Proud grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 9. Dear sister of Peter (Anne) Dremonas. Preceded in death by siblings Frank (late Lois) Dremonas, Alex (Lee) Dremoans, and Annie (late Francis) Ward. Kind aunt of several nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, June 5, 2016 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home (2121 Pleasant Springs Ln. Dyer, IN 46311). Funeral serviceMonday, June 6, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Demetrios (7021 Hohman Ave., Hammond, IN) with Father David Bissias officiating. Interment Elmwood Cemetery - Hammond, IN. Memorial contributions to Hospice of the Calumet Area, NWI Food Bank, or St. Demetrios Church greatly appreciated. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com