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Marvin Smith Obituary
Survivors include one daughter, Lysa (Tom) Bluhm, of Rock Falls; one son, Todd (Lori) Smith, of Sterling; one brother, Henry (Paz) Smith of Port Orchard, WA; four grandchildren, Stephanie (David) Richards, of Sterling, Mellysa (Tyler) Devine, of Rock Falls, Brock Smith, and Bryce Smith, both of Chicago; and five great grandchildren, Norah, Anna, Corwin, Conner, and Collin.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents; wife Katie; two sisters, Rosa Diede and Barbara Geyer; and two brothers, Tom and Jim Smith.
Cremation rites will be accorded. In honor of Marvin's wishes, no services will be held. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be made at www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com
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Joan M Jones
November 18, 2022
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Ruben and Karen Celestino
November 15, 2022
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November 12, 2022
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