Kenneth I. Smith
March 13, 1922 — October 9, 2015
Kenneth I. Smith, age 93, entered eternal life on Friday, October 9, 2015.
Kenneth is survived by his loving nieces, Sue (Al) Forst, Donna (Ted) Niedert, Vicki (Robert) Carlson, Mercia (Ron) Vironda, Sharon (the late Tom) Grimes; as well as numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents, James and Frances (nee Staska) Smith; sisters, Marion Koerner (nee Smith) and Luella Shiffer (nee Prodehl); brothers, Elmer and Lloyd Smith.
Uncle Kenny served in the U.S. Army Infantry during WWII. He was a member of the Teamsters and drove a cement truck for many years. He was a kind hearted animal lover. He will be dearly missed.
Please omit flowers.
A Celebration of Kenneth's life will begin on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 with a memorial visitation from 9:30 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11:30 a.m. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet. Interment of cremated remains to follow at Elmhurst Cemetery in Joliet. Per Kenneth's wishes cremation rites have been accorded.