Photo courtesy of Smits Funeral Home - Dyer
Dyer, Indiana
Apr 14, 1949 – Nov 21, 2019 (Age 70)
SANTEFORT, Sr., DANIEL A.
Daniel A. Santefort, Sr. real estate professional and entrepreneur, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on November 21, 2019. He was born April 14, 1949 in Chicago, llinois, raised in South Holland, and graduated from Colorado State University. He became a principal at Santefort Realty. Loving father of Daniel (Nancy) Santefort, Jr. and Kristi (Jason) Allgood, and grandfather to Benjamin, Sophia and Charlotte. Daniel is also survived by two brothers Thomas (Sue) Santefort and David (Linda) Santefort and one sister Mary Ann (Tim) Hektoen and many neices and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Al and Esther Santefort. Danny is remembered by his family and friends as a fun loving guy with a heart of gold who could start up a conversation with anyone. He will be missed by many, but his family takes comfort that he is in a better place. His immediate family will celebrate his life in a private remembrance. In memory of Danny, memorial contributions may be given to the American Heart Association (heart.org). Friends and family may also sign Danny’s guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com.
Read MoreSo sad to hear of Dan's recent passing. Starting in 1965, we spent many happy hours at his parent's house and on the bandstand together with Dan as our fantastic drummer in the Thornridge / Thornton band - The Epics. My sympathy and prayers for the family.
Gary Vann
February 25, 2020 | Lake Leelanau, MI | Friend
I was deeply saddened to hear of Dannys passing. I have many fond memories of him from back in the day. May peace and comfort find you during this difficult time. My most heartfelt condolences
Teddee Purcell
November 28, 2019
Dan, you will be missed by all who knew you, may God greet you with open arms my friend!
Debby Hogan
November 26, 2019 | Wilmington, IL | Friend
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Ron Bennett
November 25, 2019 | Sycamore, IL | Classmate
Am so sorry to hear this. I also grew up most of my life. Danny was a fun loving guy and I will always remember his smile. I will keep his family in my prayers.
Jackie Bishop-Neighbor
November 25, 2019 | The Villages, FL | Friend
Dan was a good friend for many years while we were in the South Holland Jaycees,
and enjoyed all the activities we participated in for the Village, those were the days, too bad they had to end, like all good things eventually do. RIP Dan. Our sympathy and prayers for your family.
Donna & Jerry Ramusack
November 24, 2019 | South Holland, IL | Friend
To the Santefort Family, my deepest condolences, Dan was a great friend, and a great human being, I am deeply saddened by his passing.
Mario Caballero
November 24, 2019 | Wilmette, IL | Friend
RIP Dan, your family and friends will miss you.
Mary Allgood-Johnson
November 24, 2019 | Ypsilanti, MI | Friend
Deepest sympathy to all of your family.
Gene and Pat Miedema
November 24, 2019 | Dowagiac, MI | Family