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Richard Smith Obituary

Smith, Richard L. Real Estate Broker, age 63, of Chicago, IL. He is survived by life-partner Derry Bankston, sister Donna (Robert) Brunner, Fishers, IN; nieces Shari (Shaun) Hill, Springfield, IL, and Kimberly (Robert) Logan, Fishers IN; two aunts, many cousins and close friends. Funeral will be Saturday, September 10, 2005, 2:00 p.m. at the Palmer Funeral Home, 3718 S. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN 574-291-5880, with visitation one hour prior. Interment immediately following at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 61300 US Route 31, in South Bend. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Gideons Memorial Fund, P. O. Box 2556, South Bend, IN 46680.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 9, 2005.

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Ron Boud

September 9, 2005

Richard always carried a special place in my heart as a valued friend. I'll look forward to seeing him when I get Home.

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