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1929
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2025
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Dorothy Van Vuren Obituary
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Dorothy J. Van Vuren, nee Skratsky, age 95, of Crown Point, IN went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Van Vuren. Loving mother of Suzanne (John) Vitt, Douglas (Audrey) Van Vuren, Vicki Ellis, Brian Van Vuren, the late Nancy (Rod) Zivkovich, and Peter (Cyndee) Van Vuren. Devoted grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents Victor and Anna Skratsky and 10 siblings. Dorothy was dearly loved by her family and will be missed.
Visitation Wednesday, August 20, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery – Lansing, IL.
Memorial contributions may be given to Fellowship of Christian Athletes (www.fca.org), Illiana Christian High School (www.illianachristian.org), or Words of Hope (www.woh.org).
For further information please contact Smits Funeral Home at 219-322-7300 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.SMITSFH.com.
Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Van Vuren
Sherry Jabaay
August 23, 2025
To Dorothys' Family. Hello everyone. I was married to your cousin Jim Jabaay along time ago. I just heard about the passing of your mom. She was always very kind to me. My heart goes out to each one of you along with my prayers and love. Bless all of you.
Sherry Jabaay
Mike. And Mary Howes
August 19, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all with the passing of your mom. What a wonderful woman she was Always ready with a smile and a hug when we saw her
Denise & Jim Parrelly
August 18, 2025
Jim & I send our deepest condolences on the passing of Dottie, she had such a full life, a true blessing. We loved our conversations about family & life with her sitting at the fireplace on the holidays. May all your wonderful memories bring you comfort & joy at this difficult time.
Carl & Barb Vitt
August 18, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
August 18, 2025
Our Sympathy ,Thoughts &prayer to the family,,,with many treasured memories of a Beautiful life with Family & friendsRoger & Karen Miedema
Meredith Pollock
August 18, 2025
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.
Love,
Meredith Pollock, Carol Pollock, Elizabeth Pollock Zulueta, Ian Pollock Zulueta, & Dr. John Zulueta, Kristin Pollock Civitello & Rob Civitello, and Dr. Jim Pollock.
Dan & Judy Swets
August 18, 2025
Auntie Dorothy was the very best aunt ever. She loved us so much as we also loved her. She was so good to us. She'll be missed. Can't wait to see her in heaven as we can sit at Jesus feet with her. May all her loved ones be saturated with peace and comfort.
Jill and John Detmar
August 18, 2025
John and I would like to extend our deepest condolences for your mom. But what we really want to express is for her celebration of life and what a glorious one it was. Your mom was awesome. May her memories be with you and your family's life forever. Amen
MR MRS HOCHFELDER
August 18, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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