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On Sunday, July 18th, 2021, Ronald L. Smith, loving husband, and father of two children, passed away at the age of 82, in his home in Sugar Grove, Illinois, surrounded by loved ones. He fought a ten-year battle with prostate cancer. Ron was born on June 17, 1939 in Jackson, Michigan, to Richard and Janice Smith. Ron was preceded in death by his sister, Janet; both of his parents; and his first wife, Barbara. He is survived by his loving wife, Jeryl; his two children, David and Melanie; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and the Trnka family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021, from 1-4pm at Open Range Restaurant on Bliss Creek Golf Course in Sugar Grove, Illinois: 1 Golfview Lane, Sugar Grove, IL 60554.

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Published by Daily Herald on Sep. 19, 2021.

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