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William M. Smith

1933 - 2021

BORN

1933

DIED

2021

William Smith Obituary

Smith, William M.

Age 87

March 22, 1933 - January 25, 2021.

William is survived by his loving wife Josephine A Smith, his children, Thomas, Donna (Marc) and Timothy (Cindy). 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, many cousins and his Aunt Alice. William was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He always loved to joke around! He loved his Chicago sports, Cubs, Blackhawks and Bears! William was a great bowler, and loved to play 16" softball. He was a Korean War Veteran Hero. Military Service with Honors at a later date.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 31, 2021.

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