James W. Smith

James W. Smith

James Smith Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from May 22 to May 23, 2002.
Smith, James W. Vet WWII and Korea, age 73, of Evergreen Park, Saturday, May 18, 2002, devoted husband of the late Dolores R. (nee Fisher), loving father of Kathleen M. of Milwaukee, John A., Charlene M. and Maureen A. (James) Noonan, loving grandfather of Jimmy, Matt and Mike Noonan, dear brother of George C. (Helen), Virginia (the late Robert) Trout, Leslie E. (Irene) and the late Thomas and Eugene Smith, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Retired after 33 years of service with the Chicago Tribune. Member of Union Local #706 & A.L. Post #854. Funeral Friday, 9:15 a.m. from Beverly Ridge Funeral Home, 10415 S. Kedzie Ave., to Queen of Martyrs Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. 773-779-4411 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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