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Renee Smith Obituary

Smith, Renee V. (nee Thearin) Age 86, beloved wife of the late Chester; loving mother of Karen (William) Spain, Michael (Margaret), Mark (Lynn), John (Debra), Scott (Karen), and Jennifer (David) Crissey; grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 5; dearest sister of Dolores (the late Bernard) Switalla. Visitation Wednesday 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave, Niles. Funeral Thursday at 12 noon. Interment Maryhill Cemetery (847)966-7302 or www.skajafuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 15, 2013.

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Robert SEITZ

January 9, 2020

Very sorry to hear about this. Our sincere prayers are with you.

Terri Unterschuetz-Anderson

September 15, 2013

I just heard about your mother
I'm so sorry! She was a wonderful women.

Curt Annis

January 17, 2013

My heartfelt condolences to your family at the passing of your mother. Mark, John and Scott and the entire Smith Family,my thoughts and prayers are with you.

God Bless her

Robert Seitz

January 17, 2013

I very much loved your mother. Saddened to hear of her passing. May her light continue to shine in all your hearts.

Robert Seitz

January 17, 2013

I very much loved your mother. saddened to hear of her passing. May her light continue to shine in all of your hearts.

Pat Mc Hale

January 16, 2013

Chip, Peggy and the rest of the Smith family. I remember that your mom was the nicest mom in the neighborhood, which I really appreciated. I always felt welcomed and accepted when I visited your home. Please accept my regrets at your loss.

January 16, 2013

Chip,Peggy and family,
Tilly and Pat Mchale sent me a text today telling me of your Mom's passing.
Really sorry to hear that news.Your Mom was one great lady.
Sincerely,Dave Benjamin

January 16, 2013

Rest in peace Aunt Renee. I'll always remember your smile, and how you and my mom were such close friends. Lots of good family memories.
Tim

January 16, 2013

Karen, so sorry to hear about your Mom.
I remember her well! my sympathies to you and your family.
Marie Kuhr

January 16, 2013

Karen, so sorry to hear about your loss. I'll remember always the happy days I spent on Highland with your Mom and Dad, you and your brothers...and later your sister. Your sweet little Mother, may she rest in peace.

Rex and Debbie Barnes

January 16, 2013

Karen and family, So sorry to hear about your mother's passing. You will be in our prayers during the difficult days ahead.

Patricia Thomas

January 15, 2013

To the family of Renee V. Smith. We don't always have to know a family to have empathy for them when they lose a loved one in death. I wish to express my condolences to you during this difficult time. May the "God of all comfort", comfort you as you endure this great loss. Also, God is there to sustain you through all of your anxieties "because he cares for you".

Pat & Carol Nugent

January 15, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. So many neighborhood memories. Pat and Carol Nugent

Ryan Smith

January 15, 2013

Love you Grandma. I think I'll always remember how good you were at conversation.

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