Thomas J. Newberg

Thomas “Mars Man” Newberg, age 82, of Griffith, IN, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024.  Beloved husband of Nancy Newberg, nee Carlson. Loving father of Veronica (David) Tyssen, Thomas Newberg Jr., late Eddie (Donna) Miller, Randy Miller, Gerard (Niceo) Miller, late Gwen Miller, and Jimmy (Deanna) Hodo.  Cherished grandfather of Michael (Rebecca), Joseph, Jerry, Crystal, Brian (Crystal), John, Jazmine, Tony (Justine), Alyssa (Kyle), Alexandria, Austin, late Matthew, Brandon, Jimmy III and 18 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Virginia (late Jack) Sloan, late George (late Dorothy) Newberg, late Robert Newberg, Jackie (late Mike) Winn, Ethel (late Ray) Lentz, Ted (Joan) Newberg, and Emma (late Ernie) Williams.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. Preceded in death by his first wife JoAnn Newberg and his parents George and Alice Newberg.

Visitation Friday, October 25, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN.  For further information please contact 219-322-7300 or visit www.SMITSFH.com