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Elton Smith Obituary

Age 61 a resident of Edgewood, left us suddenly on January 4, 2006. Dick will be missed by his beloved wife and friend of 20 years, Elaine, son Zach (Tammy) Smith, daughter Renee (Mike) Tully, stepdaughter Sheri Anderson (Gary), stepson Bryan Davis, 7 grandchildren, sisters Georgette Krainick and Wilma Sharp, brothers Joe Smith and Henry Smith, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. A memorial service will be held for Dick at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 14th, 2006, at Yahn and Son Funeral Home, Auburn.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 12, 2006.

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Lisa Emmons

January 13, 2006

My deepest sympathy and sincere compassion go out to the loved ones, family, and friends of Dick.

"Life brings tears, smiles, and memories: the tears dry, the smile fades, but the memories live on forever."

Dick will be missed, but he will never be forgotten!

Tom and Michelle Karstetter

January 13, 2006

Uncle Dick will be greatly missed.

Georgette & Charlie Krainick

January 12, 2006

We were priviledged to have you for our brother and friend. You will live in our hearts until we meet again.

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