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Leo Smith

1931 - 2019

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1931

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2019

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Leo Smith Obituary

Leo Smith, age 87 of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully May 13, 2019. Beloved father of Brenda Hernandez, Deborah Smith, Lisa Wooton, Jonathan and step-son Larry A. Killian. Loving Grandfather of Bianca Smith, Amy Renee Hernandez, and Eric Shawn Hernandez. Great grandfather of Jazmin, Isaiah, Mina, and Jalen. Leo was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Leo was a proud US Army Veteran, and retired from the Ford Stamping Plant after 33 years of service. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.Visitation Sunday, May 19, 2019 from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd., Steger, IL. Funeral Monday 10:00 a.m. at Steger Memorial Chapel. Interment Calvary Cemetery – Steger, IL. For more information, please call (708)755-6100 or visit www.SMITSFH.com.

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Published by SouthtownStar on May 16, 2019.

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Kelly Martin

September 18, 2019

I'm very sorry about the loss of Leo Smith. Sending my condolences to the entire family. I'm glad he went peacefully.

Susan Ballarini

May 18, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sue Ballarini and family.

May 16, 2019

My condolences to the family. Continue to rely on God and know that he hears prayers,Isaiah 59:1.

Georgianna Ansburg

May 15, 2019

Sorry for your loss Brenda and Debbie. I know it is going to be hard but things will get better. Tell Eric and Bianca I am sorry for the loss of their grandpa. I wish I could be there for you. With deepest sympathy.

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1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Smits Funeral Home, Ltd. - Steger Memorial Chapel - Steger

3045 Chicago Rd, Steger, IL 60475

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10:00 a.m.

Smits Funeral Home, Ltd. - Steger Memorial Chapel - Steger

3045 Chicago Rd, Steger, IL 60475

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3045 Chicago Rd, Steger, IL 60475

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