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Aaron James Smith
HAMMOND, IN - Aaron James Smith, age 21, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020. Aaron was the most selfless individual you would ever meet. He touched the soul of ever person he met. He was his parents rock.
Aaron is survived by the Love of His Life, Lindsey Ross; parents, Sarah (Rick Janek) Macielewicz, and Tommy (Laurin) Smith; grandparents, Tom Smith, Alan Ross, Laura Wright and Ernest (Melanie) Macielewicz; siblings, Regina (Jose) Smith, Destiny Smith, Chelsie (Syd) Gieseking, Meryc (Natalie) Janek, Jacob Janek, Luke Janek, Alissa Perales; three beloved nieces, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who are deeply going to miss him.
Preceded in death by grandfather, Timothy Kompier.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2020 at CALUMET PARK FUNERAL CHAPEL, 7535 Taft Street, Merrillville, IN. Friends may visit with the family from 4:00 p.m. until time of service.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Aaron Smith Fund, Horizon Bank 1321 119th Street, Whiting, IN 46394. For information please visit www.mycalumetpark.com or call 219-736-5840.
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October 14, 2020
Dear family, sending my sincere sympathy, my heart goes out to you currently of great sadness. Please know that God cares about you, how you feel, and invite you to let help you.
Jeremiah 29:11,12
Rebecca Ann Crusan
October 8, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
A donation forthcoming.
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Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Calumet Park Funeral Chapel - Merrillville7535 Taft Street, Merrillville, IN 46410
Oct
9
Celebration of Life
7:00 p.m.
Calumet Park Funeral Chapel - Merrillville7535 Taft Street, Merrillville, IN 46410
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