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Tod J. Sills, age 54, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
Beloved husband of Ann L. Sills, nee Burczak. Loving father of Jazmyn Sills, Nicolus Sills, and Lillie Sills. Cherished son of Sandra and the late James Sills. Dear brother of Jan (Dawn) Ignowski, Larry Sills, Kevin Sills, and Barbara (Ted) Speroff. Kind uncle to many nieces and nephews. Dear son-in-law of Virginia and the late Walter Burczak. Brother-in-law of Darline Burczak, Teresa (Al) Kulasa, Dave (Mary) Burczak, Nancy (Larry) Nellemann, and Phil (Karen) Burczak.
Tod loved to spend time hunting, fishing, and cooking. He had a love/hate relationship with playing golf. He was a kind, selfless giver who loved hosting parties with family and friends. Tod was loved by all who knew him and will be dearly missed.
Visitation with family and friends to be held Friday, July 18, 2025, from 3:00-8:00 p.m. with a celebration of life service at 6:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Memorial contributions may be given to the Franciscan Health Foundation (www.franciscanhealthfoundation.org). For more information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com
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John Derucki
July 14, 2025
Tod was a great guy and very generous. I'll miss our chats on the phone. He would always do what he could for anyone.
RIP buddy. See ya on the other side.
Marty J
July 13, 2025
Rest in peace Todd. I was just telling old Whiting Boxing Club stories the other day and Tod came up!!! Condolences to the family. Tod will always be remembered as a good guy.
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