Valerie Jean Basile

Valerie Jean Basile (nee Paul), age 55, of Beecher, IL, passed away Friday, September 30, 2011, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Frank Basile Jr.; loving mother of Jennifer(Michael) Smulin Diver and Emily Smulin; dear sister of Frank(Sue) Paul and Vikki(Randy) Fultman; caring auntie of Brian and Jackson; and beloved eldest daughter of Betty Paul and the late Richard Paul. Visitation Monday, October 3, 2011, from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the Memorial service at 6:30 p.m. at the Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt. 30 & Pleasant Springs Lane), Dyer, IN with services conducted by Rev. Dan Gute. Valeries family and friends have countless happy memories of her, but she will be most lovingly remembered for her caring, gentle spirit and selfless generosity. For further information please contact 219-322-7300 or visit www.SMITSFH.com