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Edward Smits Obituary

Edward Smits Jr., beloved husband of the late Frances, nee Newman; loving father of Margaret ''Peggy'' (Donald) Carlson, William (Lill), Susan Knorr and Deborah (William) Haushalter; dear grandfather of Sandy (Kurt) Wegge, Vicky (Bob) Rohlf, Jeff (Judy) Carlson, Sara (Mitch) Bradshaw, Amy (Shawn) Moore, Jesse (Erin) Yohnka, Benjamin, David, Adam and Emily Haushalter; proud great-grandfather of 12; beloved friend of Emily Kruzel. Funeral Service Monday 12:30 p.m. at Kolbus Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Interment Ridgewood Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart or Cancer Society would be appreciated. For info 773-774-3232.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Jul. 10 to Jul. 11, 2004.

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Debbie Haushalter

July 4, 2022

Dearest Dad, I miss you day more and more as reunion time gets closer. Been going through Memory Boxes and found so many cards and notes written to me on your little note pads. Found a card remembering my children alloying money for Christmas for each one...you were ALWAYS there. Going to be near you soon, and oh, what a glorious day that will be. I love you always, Debbie

Deborah Haushalter

July 20, 2020

I miss you everyday Dear Dad and know we will be reunited in the presence of Our Lord someday. I love you❤Debbie

Janet Sarvady

July 12, 2004

I was so sorry to hear that your Dad, Grandpa & Great-Grandpa had past away. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. Your parents were really always sweet to me when I would come over to see or do something with Debbie. They always took the time to sit and talk. Alot of time has gone by and things have changed alot in our lives. My Dad died 8 years ago and you never really get over it, but they say time does heal, but I disagree. May it comfort you that you now have "Two" guardian angels watching over all of you and that friends and family have you in their prayers and thoughts.



Love always,

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