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Franklin Smith Obituary
Born: February 21, 1937 in Chicago, IL
Died: August 8, 2025 in Ottawa, IL
Franklin Eugene Smith, 88, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025 at The Pavilion of Ottawa, with his family by his side.
Following his wishes, no services will be held. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory.
Franklin was born February 21, 1937 in Chicago, IL to Russell and Mildred (Murdock) Smith. He married Sandra Thompson on December 30, 1983 in Ottawa, IL. Together they shared 41 years of marriage.
He started working at Nabisco at the age of 18 and retired after a 44 year career as a pressman. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed taking many trips to Minnesota. He was also a Chicago White Sox fan and a talented bowler in his younger years. He enjoyed spending time with his family that meant the world to him. He will be greatly missed by those who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra; his children, Robin (Jeff) Johnson, Lorri (Roy) Cavell, Frank Smith Jr., Tracy (Brad) DeLancy, Brad (Carol) Smith, Darcy (Auggie) Lubanowski, and Tiffany (Rob) Lewis; his 18 grandchildren; his 20 great grandchildren; as well as his sister in law, Penny Jones.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Mildred; his son, Russell "Rusty" Smith; his great granddaughter, Hope Dimond; and his siblings, Roberta "Sissy" Smith and Tom Smith.
The online guest book may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.ottawafuneralhome.com
Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory
1111 LaSalle St, Ottawa Illinois 61350
815-433-0300
www.ottawafuneralhome.com
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Chet n Brenda
August 11, 2025
Condolences to the SMITH family on the loss of Frank may your memories comfort you now and in the future...Rest in Peace
The Staff of Ottawa Funeral Home
August 10, 2025
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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