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HERBERT SMITH Obituary

Herbert E. Smith Jr., of Sarasota, FL, born Aug. 6, 1936, formerly of Wheaton, IL, passed away on April 8, 2012. Herb is survived by his wife Karen; 11 children, Michael (Tina) Smith, Gina (Herb) Higgin, David (Chris Ann) Smith, Craig (Kathy) Smith, Chris Smith, Teri (Greg) Defoor, Todd (Kristi) Smith, Marc (Debbie) Smith, Karla (Josh) Highland, Jaclyn Smith, Stacey Smith and 22 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He is survived by his sister, Ruth Forberg; his brothers Charles Smith, Jeff Newton; predeceased by his sister Bernadine Harper. Herb was cremated at the National Cremation and Burial Society, Sarasota, FL. Herb's Memorial Mass will be Aug. 4, 2012 at St. Michael Church, 310 S. Wheaton, Wheaton, IL 60187, 10 a.m. Visitation. 11 a.m. Memorial Mass. Please no flowers.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 29, 2012.

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Sherri Tintner

August 2, 2012

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Bill and Marie Cronin

July 31, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to the Smith family. We remember Herb fondly.

Christelle Petrakovic

July 30, 2012

My Prayers to Christina and the family. He he with all of you, today, tomorrow and forever!

maureen greger

July 29, 2012

God love all of you and know I will always remember Herb more than fondly.
Maureen

Kim Engram

July 29, 2012

My prayers go out to Stacy and her family

Elaine Smith-Garcia

July 29, 2012

Ny prayers and thoughts go out to Karen and all the family at this time. God bless.......

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