Lorraine T. Smitka nee Maginot age 73 of St. John, IN passed away Thursday, August 12, 2004 at her home. She is survived by her Husband of 50 years James Smitka One Daughter: Susan Drew Sterley of Merrillville Two Sons: Joseph Gayle Smitka of St. John Andrew Pat Smitka of Dyer 7 Beloved Grandchildren: Clark & Lora Sterley Emily, Traci, Anthony, Jason & Bethany Smitka Two Sisters: Josephine Late Clarence Scheidt of St. John Florence Late John Hasprunar of Crown Point One Brother: Joseph Florence Maginot of St. John Sister-in-law: Dorothy Maginot of St. John Preceded in death by Brother: George Maginot and Sister: Marie Kleine Funeral Services will be held Saturday, August 14, 2004 at 10:00 AM DIRECTLY AT at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church at 93rd and Rt. 41 in St. John, IN with her nephew Fr. Dan Scheidt officiating. Interment at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Schererville, IN Friends may call at the Geisen Funeral Home 109 N. East St. Crown Point on Friday, August 13, 2004 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Mrs Smitka was a member of St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church in St. John, IN. Lorraine enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Memorials may be given to St. Anthony Hospice.