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Lorraine Smith Obituary
Lorraine M. Smith, 94, died peacefully at home in Rockford, IL on Friday, October 23, 2020, surrounded by loving family. She was born on January 27, 1926 in New Orleans, LA, the daughter of Jesse and Reba (Warren) McInnis. Lorraine married Dr. Fred N. Smith, a former high school classmate, in 1947; they moved to Rockford, IL in 1955. Lorraine enjoyed working as a realtor in the Rockford area. She was a wonderful cook who loved to play golf and was a volunteer with the Rockford Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Lorraine and Fred were long-time members of Court Street United Methodist Church. Lorraine was a loving and supportive wife, mother and grandmother; her family loved her dearly and she will be greatly missed.
Survived by her husband, Fred; daughters, Diane Smith of Rockford, Laura (Roger) Colden of Dunwoody, GA, and Amy Shappert of Lake Bluff, IL; grandchildren, Dr. Caroline Colden (Spencer Milton), Thomas Colden, Sarah (Luke) Corsiglia, and Scott Shappert. Predeceased by her son, Fred J. Smith and sisters, Rosemary Pelanne and Peggy May.
All services will be private. Many thanks to the staff of Mercyhealth at Home Hospice for their compassionate and dedicated care. Memorials may be made in Lorraine's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Court Street United Methodist Church. Share online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.
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Martha (Maggio) Merizon
November 2, 2020
Dear Laura--I have thought of you so often over the past 45 years and wondered how you were and where you ended up. Too bad that when I finally do hear some news of you, it is connected to your Mother's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond childhood memories of both of your parents (your Dad still made house calls then!). I hope that darn COVID will not stop you from celebrating your Mother's wonderful life. You are in my thoughts and prayers.--Martha (Maggio) Merizon
Gina Korun
October 31, 2020
Dear Smith Family, our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your wife, mother, and grandmother. We all have such fond memories of her and the potluck group. Such a class act! The Giliberti's, Gina, Anne, John, Michele
Denise Evans
October 27, 2020
My deepest condolences to my cousin Laura and family. Lorraine was my mother's eldsest Sister & my Aunt.
Love, Denise Evans
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