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Jeremy Smith Obituary
Jeremy D. Smith, age 34, of Lake Village, IN passed away March 13, 2008. He is survived by his son, Jarett; daughter, Elaina; the mother of his children, Karen Smith of Lake Village; father, Aubrey (Rhonda) Smith of Rensselaer; mother, Marie (Harry) Christman of Lake Village; three brothers: Michael (Jayme) Christman of Carmel, IN, Jesse Melendez of Hammond and Scott (Tracy) Mayfield of Lafayette; two sisters: Fayth (Scott) Janek of Griffith and Justine Christman of DeMotte; grandfather, Aubrey (Carolyn) Smith of Pullman, MI; three aunts: Regina (Estil) Looney of Merrillville, Linda (Don) Ulm of Morocco, IN and Lisa (Danny) Bryant of Fostoria, OH; two uncles: Rod (Sue) Parker of Valparaiso and Glen (Debbie) Parker of Hammond; two cousins: Scott Looney and Jeff Looney, both of Hammond. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jamie O. Smith. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Rd. (2 blocks south of Ridge Rd.), Highland, IN with Pastor Grant Ray, officiating. Interment at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, IN. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Monday, March 17, 2008 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Kuiper Funeral Home. Jeremy was employed by Korellis Roofing. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Memorial donations in Jeremy's memory may be given to his children's education fund.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jeremy Smith
Craig
December 11, 2024
It´s been a long time. I miss you buddy, I really do.
GINA ALLEN
March 19, 2008
REST IN PEACE JEREMY. FROM SEEING YOU WALK DOWN WAVELAND AVE, TO YOU AND KAREN, TO KORELLIS ROOFING, TO BEING A FATHER. THE AMAZING PATH OF LIFE THAT I'VE EXPERIENCED FOR 15 YEARS. GOD BLESS THE FAMILY, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
Shannon Howerton & Lindo Zamora
March 19, 2008
Fayth and family -
Please accept our deepest sympathy during this difficult time.
We will keep you in our prayers.
Love Always, Danielle
March 19, 2008
Fayth, Harry, Marie, Mike, and Justine ~
I just wanna tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I have so many good memories of all of us when we were younger on Myrtle. I am glad we lived next door to each other and I had the opportunity to meet Jeremy. I remember he was the guy on the block that everyone seemed to have a crush on. I miss the good old days when everyone was close. I am here for your family if you ever need anything. I know how hard this has to be. I love you guys! I have to say the memory of Jeremy that stands out the most is SCHAWING! You guys know what I'm talkin bout. Love ya Jeremy, Rest in Peace!
Angel Cole
March 18, 2008
Karen, Jarrett and Elaina
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Trust in God, he will take care of you and bring you together again someday. You know where we are and how to get ahold of us, call if you need anything at all. We are here for you.
God Bless you, we love you!
March 18, 2008
Our family would like to thank everyone for all of their support through this extremely hard time. All of your thoughts and prayers are sincerely appreciated.
The Christman Family
Marie, Harry, Fayth, Mike and Justine
Jim Connell
March 18, 2008
Jeremy, see you down the road.
Liz Kenealy
March 18, 2008
Marie, Harry, Fayth, Mike and Justine
I am very sorry for your loss.. We are all here for you if you need anything.. Jeremy was loved by so many people and he will be missed..
Liz Kenealy
March 18, 2008
Jeremy we never really talked much when we all got older, but back in the day on Myrtle we all have some wonderful memories. You were always such a kind and happy person, you kept everyone laughing.. Rest In Peace you will be missed extremely
Tim Beason
March 17, 2008
Karen, Jarett, & Elaina:
We are sorry to all of you on your loss, Jeremy will be missed very much. May God take care of my best friend and his family, we love you all very much and always.
Love, Tim, Stacey, Brandon & Katelynn Beason
March 17, 2008
We are very sorry for your loss and will keep you in our prayers always. Love, Julie and John Sykes
Amy Kettell
March 17, 2008
Karen and Allison,
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. You and your children will be in my prayers at this difficult time.
mike natzke
March 17, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..
dalene biscan
March 17, 2008
Dear Karen, Jarret and Lainy,
We are so very sorry. Jeremy had so many wonderful qualities and the love you shared will be in your hearts forever. We will always be near for anything you may need, We love you so much, Steve and Dalene
Heidi Bates
March 17, 2008
Karen, Jarett & Elaina:
We are so sorry for your loss. We will pray for you and your family. Love to all.
~Cousins Heidi, Chloe, Andy & Michael.
The Janek Family
March 17, 2008
Those we love do not go away,
they walk beside us everyday.
Unseen, unheard but always near,
still loved, still missed, still very dear.
Our memories will never die,
as time goes on and days go by.
Your presence we miss,
your memories we treasure.
Loving you always,
and forgetting you never.
We are here for all of you -
Nancy and Jeffery Stoll
March 17, 2008
Fayth and Scott,
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Michelle Hampton
March 17, 2008
Jeremy I hope you find peace where you are. Your smile and good nature will be missed. Sorry it has been so long.
Linda Carlson
March 16, 2008
Scott, Allison and Sarah, I am so very, very sorry. Please let our God comfort and bless you. We will be praying for you.
Linda Carlson
March 16, 2008
Karen, Jarrett & Laney, I am so very, very sorry. May God comfort you with His overwhelming love, strength and peace. We will be praying for you. God bless you all.
Dave & Renee Campbell
March 16, 2008
Karen, Jarrett & Elaina,
We are so very sorry to here about Jeremy. He was a very dear friend & a good man! Dave will always cherish the fishing trips they took together. Cory will never foget his first baseball coach, and we will always remember the good times we had with him. We love him dearly & will miss him badly. He will never be forgotten. He is where he will be well now. We are always here for you!
Mark Mercado
March 16, 2008
May God bless u my old friend i will never forget u or the times we had as kids ,an all the fun an things we did ,now may God take u to his Kingdom an he will keep ur family safe
Mariann Walsh
March 16, 2008
My heart goes out to Jarrett and Laney. God bless you both.
Love,
G'ma Mar
Danielle Legg
March 16, 2008
Rest in Peace Jeremy. We all have a lot of memories from Myrtle. We will remember you always! Love Always,
Don & Linda Dyke
March 16, 2008
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Jim & Tammy Booker
March 16, 2008
In life we loved you dearly in death we love you still. This is not a good bye this is till we meet again for the next fishing trip in the sky.
Michael Mercado
March 16, 2008
May you find rest in our Lord's glory, and God bring healing to your family.
Russ & Lori McGuire
March 16, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort you through his love and faith. God bless you.
Eric Stone
March 15, 2008
My friend always. May God give you all that you need.
Fayth
March 15, 2008
Gone, but NEVER forgotten!
WE LOVE YOU FOREVER!
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