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Valerie Green Obituary
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Little City Foundation, at www.littlecity.org.
Visitation Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 12-4 PM with a funeral services at 3:30 PM at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine.
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Upcoming Events
Oct
18
Visitation
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home Palatine
185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, IL 60067
Send FlowersOct
18
Funeral service
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home Palatine
185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, IL 60067
Send FlowersServices provided by
Smith-Corcoran Palatine Funeral HomeOnly 6 days left for delivery to next service.