Jeanette Smith's Obituary
Jeanette A. Smith, 70, of Thomson, Illinois, died Monday, September 12, 2011 at her home. Services will be 11:00am, Friday, September 16, 2011 at the Clinton Chapel Snell-Zornig Funeral Homes and Crematory. Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00-8:00pm at the funeral home. Following the services the body will be cremated. Jeanette Alfreda Schroeder was born on October 20, 1940 in Bellevue, Iowa, the daughter of John and Louise (Milder) Schroeder. She married Gerald Smith on September 8, 1978 in Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Jeanette worked at the Clinton Garment Factory. She was also a beautician in Clinton and Aurora, Colorado. She was employed with International Paper for over 20 years retiring on October 15, 2000. Jeanette enjoyed crafts, fishing, and watching the birds in her backyard. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Jeanette is survived by her husband: Gerry; daughters: Cindy (Jim) Assenmacher of Clinton, Kristi (Kevin) Gustafson of Moline, Illinois, Jodi (KC) French of Thomson, Illinois, and son: Eric (Tiffani) Smith of Belleville, Illinois; grandchildren: Matthew and Jamie Assenmacher, Haley Gustafson, Cody, Tyler, and KaCee Cierra French, and Jonner Smith; eight sisters: Laura Turner, Wilamena Meyer, Vera Migawa, Maleta Bott, Alberta Mommsen, Maxine Kuehl, Loretta Sullivan all of Clinton, Clara Hall of Bullhead City, Arizona; one brother: William Schroeder of Clinton; three sister-in-laws: Audry Schroeder of Camanche, Mary Schroeder of Austin, Minnesota and Grace Schroeder of Marengo, Illinois and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers: John Jr., Edward, Hiney, and Leroy Schroeder; and one grandson: Kye Smith.
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