John “Jack”-Smith-Obituary

John “Jack” Francis Smith

Chicago, Illinois

Aug 9, 1936 – Sep 19, 2025

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BORN
August 9, 1936
DIED
September 19, 2025
LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

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John F. "Jack" Smith III, age 89 of Chicago, died peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2025 at his home with his wife Marilyn and his son Jack by his side.Jack loved his children Mary Jo Msall, Maureen (Ivan Gazidis), Jack, Maggie and the late Tom Smith, his grandchildren Lucy (Simcha Barkai),...

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Uncle Jack was always a great mentor to me and my three brothers growing up in Chicago in the 60s and 70s. His love of life and adventurous travels chasing the news from Wounded Knee to the Kremlin enthralled us with great stories of the world beyond the Northside. We loved his visits and the trip to the Smith Lodge in the Yupper is indelibly seared in my memory. Ice fishing, snowmobiling, tobogganing and ice sailing were some of the highlights of our youth. He inspired me to reach beyond...

We feel blessed to have known you. Thea and Nigel

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Frank and I treasured each and every conversation we had with Jack at the SFH annual reunions . Indeed a Renaissance Man, his humor , knowledge , and ethics were part of his warmth and charm. RIP Jack and sympathy to all his love ones. Marilyn Woidat