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Adele Smith Obituary

Smith,Adele (nee Sewell), age 101, died peacefully in her home, surrounded by loving family, on January 18, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Seymour, and brothers Jerome and Norman Sewell; loving mother of Deborah Smith (Jim DiLorenzo); adored and adoring grandmother of Julius and Leo DiLorenzo; beloved "auntie" of Barbara, Pammy, Leslie; and, other nieces, nephews, and cousins. Special thanks to her devoted caregiver, Maria. Adele was a proud "Rough Rider" and graduated from Roosevelt High School, Class of 1936. Donations in her name may be made to Roosevelt High School, for details, email [email protected], or to WTTW Channel 11, www.wttw.com. Service Wednesday 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Westlawn Cemetery and Mausoleum, 7801 W. Montrose Avenue, Norridge, where interment will follow. Arrangements entrusted to Lakeshore Jewish Funerals, 773-625-8621



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 20, 2020.
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I'm sorry for your loss. Your Mother must have had so many memories having lived for so long. I am sure you will miss her.

Amy Truelove

January 20, 2020

Our condolences to Debbie, Jim, and the boys. I know that Adele appreciated all the care you have given her these last few years and she departed loving you all.

Bertha Peters

January 20, 2020

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