William J. Van Allen

William Joseph Van Allen, age 69, of Cedar Lake, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL.  Entered into rest peacefully March 27, 2025 and was born into life June 3, 1955 in Chicago, IL.  Loving husband of  Patti Maksoudian, nee Tallman, married on February 16, 2018 in Crown Point, IN. Beloved father of Jennifer Van Allen (Jorge Calvente), Timothy Van Allen, and William Van Allen Jr.  His most special treasure was his granddaughter, Celeste Ivy Calvente.  Dear brother of Kathleen (late Robert) Kalmes of Dyer, IN, Joseph Van Allen of Schererville, IN, the late Janet Van Allen, and late Timothy Van Allen.  William was previously married to Debbie Kortum Patten.  He will also be dearly missed by his nephews, cousins, extended family, and many friends that he has made over the years.  Preceded in death by his parents William L. and Margaret G. (nee Anderson) Van Allen.

William was raised in South Holland Illinois and attended St Jude the Apostle Grammar school, Mendel Catholic High School and graduated from Thornton Township High School in 1974.  He worked for 14 years for South Holland Public Works and as a firefighter paramedic in the South Holland Fire Department.  Later he was employed with DeYoung Furniture as a warehouse manager.  His last position was as a courier for Rubino, Rubin, Crosmer and Polen law firm in Dyer Indiana, he retired in 2020. He has lived in the Cedar Lake community since 2012.  William enjoyed fishing and hunting with his sons, watching and attending Cubs, Chicago Bears, and Blackhawks games, as well as traveling with his family for vacations.

Visitation Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN.  Inurnment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donations in William’s name to the Hospice of the Calumet Area, appreciated.