Jane Helen Smith, 93, a resident of Monticello, IN since 1989, formerly of Burnham, IL. Passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. She is survived by her children, Michael (Phyllis) Smith, Steven (Pam Segers) Smith, Nancy (Hank) Schneider, Edward Smith, Beverly (John) Kasperek and Rosemary (James) Prskalo; grandchildren, Eric W. Schneider, Mollie (James) Patton, Kaitlyn (Adam) Hall, Kyle (Maegan) Kasperek, Kevin (fiancé Laura Kayler) Kasperek, Kory Kasperek, Robbie Prskalo and Samantha Prskalo; great grandchildren, Lukas And James Patton, Leo Hall and Vivienne Prskalo; special brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jim and LaRae Smith; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Rose Ladas; husband, Edward “Bud” Smith; grandson, Adam Prskalo; daughter-in-law, Karen Smith; siblings, Bess Klisiak, Mary Hammill, Nick, George, Theresa, Gus and Harry Ladas.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 9:30 am at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. Interment will be at 4:00 pm (EST) at the Hughes Cemetery, Monticello, IN. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 2:00-8:00 pm at the funeral home.

Jane and her late husband, Edward “Bud”, had lived permanently in rural Monticello, Indiana, coming from Burnham and Chicago, Illinois, after retirement. She was a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts, active in PTA, church choir and very dedicated to her church and community. Jane and her late husband, Bud, were a great dance team and floated together on the dance floor. She loved sewing, knitting, and above all, baking. Jane had worked at Illinois Bell Telephone Company, Edward C. Minas Company, and Equitable Life Assurance Company. She welcomed everyone into her home, the more the merrier! Jane was an avid animal lover, and would welcome stray animals into her home providing food and shelter. She and Bud were a team in all endeavors, even including on their 25th wedding anniversary, laying the cinder blocks for the foundation of their current home. Jane was an avid reader and especially loved reading about European history. She loved traveling and spending their winters in southwest Florida during their retirement years. Jane continued her interests during retirement including painting, auctions, garage sales, and numerous crafts. She dedicated her life caring for her husband, children, and grandchildren. Jane will be missed tremendously by all who knew and loved her. Memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association in her memory would be appreciated.