Photo courtesy of Smits Funeral Home - Dyer
Jul 2, 1942 - Jul 28, 2025
My deepest condolences to all of you. May eternal light shine upon him.
Karen (Carole Kozaks Daughter) Coblentz
August 04, 2025 | Friend
Steve I'm so sorry for your loss.
Kelley Cunningham -clayton
July 29, 2025 | Dolton, IL | Classmate
Click here to watch the live stream of Martin's funeral service: https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH/Martin J. Den Hartog, age 83, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, July 28, 2025. Loving husband of Judith A. Den Hartog, nee Joyce. Devoted father of Kenneth (Kimberly) Den Hartog, Cheryl (James) Schoonover, Sandy Den Hartog, and Steven (Jody) Den Hartog. Cherished grandfather of Jessica (Jeff Blandford) Den Hartog, Megan (David Bixeman) Den Hartog, Joe (Amanda Winkler) Schoonover, Ryan Schoonover, Robert (Kendall) Schoonover, and Mallory Paige Den Hartog; great-grandfather of Adrianna, Nathaniel, Sophie, Tyler, Kinsley, Landon, Addison, Norah, Archer, and baby on the way.
Dear brother of the late Jerry (Pat) Den Hartog, late Pete (Sue) Den Hartog, and late Warren (Karen) Den Hartog. Kind uncle of several nieces and nephews. Martin worked at Marie’s Salad Dressing for over 35 years. He loved spending time with family at his cottage on the lake in Michigan. He was dedicated to taking care of his daughter Sandy after her accident. He was truly loved by his family, and many friends, and will be dearly missed.
Visitation Sunday, August 3, 2025 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Funeral service Monday, August 4, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN, with Rev. Jim Hollendoner officiating. Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery – Lansing, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Humane Society.
For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com
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