MICHAEL "LEE" SMITH

1945 - 2014

BORN

1945

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Laird Funeral Home - Elgin

310 South State Street

Elgin, Illinois

MICHAEL SMITH Obituary

ELGIN - Michael "Lee" Smith, 69 of Elgin passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Presence St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin. He was born August 5, 1945 in Elgin, Il. the son of Robert and Florence Sisti Smith. Lee was well-known as a friend and family to all, and professionally as an antique enthusiast, teacher, and coach in Elgin. He is survived by his daughters: Jessica Smith (Ryan Waughon) and Natalie Andreen. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2014 from 2:00 P.M until 4:00 P.M.at Laird Funeral Home 310 S. State St. Elgin, IL. Interment will be private. Memorials may be made to the family for the charity of their choice. For additional information 847-741-8800 or lairdfamilyfuneralservices.com.

Published by Daily Herald on Dec. 14, 2014.
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