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Jerome Smekofske Obituary

Jerome A. Smekofske, 83 of Athens, Texas, passed away peacefully after a long, Courageous fight with Cancer on August 7, 2025.

Formerly from Columbus, Minnesota, he was preceded by his parents Bernard and Myrtle Smekofske, his brothers and sisters-in-law Gene and Nan Smekofske, Melvin and Monika Smekofske and Pat Smekofske.

He will be greatly missed by his wife Chris; his brothers Kenneth (Emiley), twin brother Gerald, Wayne (Diane); his sister Joyce Smekofske; nieces and nephews; in-laws and his many friends.

There will be no funeral or service as per his wishes. He will be cremated so there is no burial.

Thank you to Hospice of East Texas for their care and support in his final days.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Forest Lake Times on Aug. 12, 2025.

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