Judith Corine Chase Smith

Judith Corine Chase Smith
 
Judith Corine Chase Smith 77 of DeKalb died Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Kishwaukee Hospital. She was born March 19, 1938 in DeKalb, IL and was the daughter of Kenneth and Mary Ella (Oldham) Kallembach.


Corine graduated from DeKalb High School in the class of 1956. She also graduated from Kishwaukee College of Nursing in the class of 1973. She worked as a nurse for many years for Dr. Eggers, The DeKalb Public Hospital, Kishwaukee Hospital, DeKalb County Nursing and Rehab Center, DeKalb Area Retirement Center- Oakcrest and Lincolnshire Place.


Corine married Donald K. Chase in September 1958 and he preceded her in death on December 6, 1980; she then married Robert W. Smith in 1983 and he preceded her in death on June 15, 1991.


Corine was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and she loved to volunteer at the DeKalb V.F.W. #2287.


Survivors include; five children, Donald (Rhonda) Chase of Sandwich, IL, Joella (Chuck) Lynch Jr. of DeKalb, Charles Chase of Orangevale, CA, Doreen (Butch) Meier of Kingston, IL and Lyn (Mike) Exner of Kirkland, IL. One brother Paul “Dome” Kallemback of DeKalb, two sisters; Marcia Tennison of DeKalb, Karen (Jim) Bulkley of Columbus, NE and a special niece Amy Drury of DeKalb. 13 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands Donald and Robert and a sister Bonnie Drury.


Funeral service will be held on Sunday December 27, 2015 at 3:00pm at Finch Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Sunday December 27, 2015 at 1:00pm until the time of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the family to be established at a later date. To send an online condolence please visit www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.