August
02,
1944
02,
1944
June
21,
2024
21,
2024
Bertha “Bert” M. Smith, known as Nanny 79, of Leland, Illinois passed away, Friday, June 21, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 2, 1944, in Joliet, IL the daughter of LaVerne Bernard and Ada Lorena (Grief) Iverson. She married Ted Owen Smith on April 30, 1966, in Somonauk, IL. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Somonauk, IL. She worked at Gord’s Plastic in Sandwich, IL and Process Plastics in Montgomery, IL for several years. Bert loved the state bird also known as the Cardinal. The Cardinal has been the wings of heaven for many generations in her family. Bert now flies with her beloved ones her grandma, her mom and her sisters. So now when the family sees a Cardinal, they will know that Bert is close by. Bert also enjoyed watching the Cubs “Go Cubs Go!!” and crocheting. Most of all she loved spending time with her family and saying the Rosary daily.
Bert is survived by her husband, Ted of Leland, IL; her children, Ted (Lisa) Smith, Jr. of Sandwich, IL, Cecilia (Kevin) Tuntland of Shabbona, IL Mark (Elaine) Smith of Sandwich, IL, and LaVern Smith of Shabbona, IL; eight grandchildren, Micheal (Marta), Michelle (Travis), Mitchell, Owen, Jennifer (Josh), Nicholas, Tyler and Tiffany; seven great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Max, Paisley, Thomas, Regan, Haley and Emmeline; three sisters, Nancy (Larry Green) Ensor, Lorena Maitland and Bernie (John) Weymouth; two brothers-in-law, Bob Guelde and Carl Kiest; several nieces, nephews and her true lifelong best friend, Pam Lavoy.
She is preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Pat Guelde, Barb Nelson and Linda Kiest; two brothers-in-law, Dave Nelson and Dale Maitland.
According to Bert’s wishes there will be no visitation or funeral. A graveside service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials maybe directed to the family or St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Somonauk, IL. For more information or to sign the online guestbook go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 W. Rt 34 ~ P.O. Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
815-498-2363
Bert is survived by her husband, Ted of Leland, IL; her children, Ted (Lisa) Smith, Jr. of Sandwich, IL, Cecilia (Kevin) Tuntland of Shabbona, IL Mark (Elaine) Smith of Sandwich, IL, and LaVern Smith of Shabbona, IL; eight grandchildren, Micheal (Marta), Michelle (Travis), Mitchell, Owen, Jennifer (Josh), Nicholas, Tyler and Tiffany; seven great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Max, Paisley, Thomas, Regan, Haley and Emmeline; three sisters, Nancy (Larry Green) Ensor, Lorena Maitland and Bernie (John) Weymouth; two brothers-in-law, Bob Guelde and Carl Kiest; several nieces, nephews and her true lifelong best friend, Pam Lavoy.
She is preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Pat Guelde, Barb Nelson and Linda Kiest; two brothers-in-law, Dave Nelson and Dale Maitland.
According to Bert’s wishes there will be no visitation or funeral. A graveside service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials maybe directed to the family or St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Somonauk, IL. For more information or to sign the online guestbook go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 W. Rt 34 ~ P.O. Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
815-498-2363
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