Donald J. Smith

Donald J. Smith, 77, of Beecher, passed away Monday August 16, 2021 at his home. He was born August 19,1943 at Roseland Hospital in Chicago, the son of Thomas & Emily (Judicke) Smith. His first wife Nancy Stromberg Smith preceded him in death. Donald is survived by his wife Jean Collum, 3 sons; Chris (Amy) Smith of Beecher, Dan (Gail) Smith of Kansas, and Jeff (Molly) Smith of Batavia, Stepsons; Rick (Terry) Collum of Lowell, IN and Brandon (Marcy) Collum of Raymond, IL., grandchildren; Andrew, Lilly, Hannah, Seamus, Ian, and Peter, step grandchildren; Scott, Eric, and Lauren, and a sister Alyce Schwartz of Tinley Park. Donald was an electrician and a proud member of IBEW Local 134. He enjoyed classic cars, car shows, motorcycles, garage world, and being on the water. His Greatest pride was his three sons. Visitation will be Sunday August 22, 2021 from 2pm – 6pm at Hack-Jensen Funeral Home with a funeral mass Monday August 23, 2021 at 10AM at Holy Name Catholic Church in Cedar Lake, IN. Burial will be at Holy Name Catholic Cemetery in Cedar Lake, IN. Hack-Jensen funeral home is handling the arrangements.