Taras Ivan Bilyk, age 54, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Monday, January 23, 2017. Beloved husband of Lana S. Bilyk, nee Sawyn. Loving father of Christina and Adrian Bilyk. Dear brother of Orysia Earhart, Darya Villhauer, Ihor Bilyk, and Bogdan Bilyk. Proud uncle and godfather. Memorial visitation, Saturday, January 28, 2017 from 1:00 – 6:00 P.M. with a memorial service at 4:00 P.M. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt. 30 & Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to University of Chicago, Samir Undevia, M.D. Research Fund.