June N. Smith, age 80 of New Glarus, formerly of Frankfort IL, died Saturday, October 22, 2011 at New Glarus Nursing Home. She was born on April 7, 1931 in Joliet, Illinois, the daughter of Edward and Hazel (Drake) Newman. She graduated from Joliet Township High School. June married Donald Smith on July 29, 1972 in Joliet, IL. June managed the family business for several years, and then she farmed with her husband in the Frankfort, IL area for many years. She was a lifelong member of the First Church of Christ Scientist; June enjoyed spending time with her family, caring for all of God's creatures, and was an avid Horse Woman, and enjoyed riding.
She is survived by her husband, Don of New Glarus; a son, Mark (Laura) Smith of New Glarus; 4 grandchildren: Annelisa, Alaina, Elizabeth and Sophia; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Private family services will be held Friday, October 28, 2011 at Shriner Hager Gohlke funeral home. Burial will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois. Memorials may be given in June's name to either First Church of Christ Scientist or New Glarus Nursing Home.
She is survived by her husband, Don of New Glarus; a son, Mark (Laura) Smith of New Glarus; 4 grandchildren: Annelisa, Alaina, Elizabeth and Sophia; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Private family services will be held Friday, October 28, 2011 at Shriner Hager Gohlke funeral home. Burial will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois. Memorials may be given in June's name to either First Church of Christ Scientist or New Glarus Nursing Home.