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Dudley Smith Obituary
Smith, Dudley H. age 75, late of Frankfort, died August 28, 2005. Veteran U.S. Army Korean War, beloved husband of Marlene (nee Mankowski); three sons, James Wilson, Richard (Sue) Wilson and Thomas Wilson; one brother, John, grandfather of three, great-grandfather of one. Member of G.C.S.A.A. He was a greenskeeper at Silver Lake Country Club. Funeral Mass Friday, 9:30 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Frankfort. Interment Christ Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 1 until 9 p.m. at Gerardi Funeral Home, Lincoln Highway at 95th Ave. (one block east of LaGrange Rd., on Rt. 30), Frankfort. In lieu of flowers, family request memorials to the American Cancer society. For info. 815-469-2144To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Sylvia (Novak) Brooksbank
September 2, 2005
Dudley affected my life forever and a day. Thank you for all you did for me, and with me. You will always be remembered. I love you and will always carry you in my heart. Your friendship, humor, and guidance are treasures I will never be able to replace. My heart goes out to your family. Thank you for bieng my friend.
Stan Smith
September 1, 2005
Dud Smith, my favorite cousin, who at my early age had lived with my parents while getting his degree at Penn State. He was always good at telling it like it really was and the letters he wrote would be at least 3 pages long. Rest in peace at that golf course in the sky. I'll miss your visits here for those PSU football games and a trip to the Ratskeller.
David Druhan
September 1, 2005
My sincere condolences go out to the family of our friend and mentor, Dudley Smith. His work ethic and humor left us with fond memories back in the 70's when he took on several young kids to work at Silver Lake; where each evergreen was a "Christmas Tree" and "rotaring" made me a man. Thanks Dud!
wilhemina Fuchs
August 31, 2005
Dudley was our dear friend for many years.We loved him dearly.You are in my thought. Marlene.Keep in touch. Love, Willy.
Kerry Sullivan
August 31, 2005
I am going to try to make it to the wake tomorrow, but in case I don't, I wanted you to know that there were many of us college kids years ago who worked for Dudley at Silver Lake over the summers. He helped many of us by giving us summer jobs and I have always been thankful for him giving me that opportunity. I am very sorry for your loss.
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