Ward C. Smidl, age 78, of Palatine since 1973, beloved husband of Edith, nee Sink; father of Susan (John) Powley, David (Krista), Douglas (Alanna), Stuart and Sarah (Chad) Nevius; grandfather of Jill and Tommy Powley, Katie and Libby Smidl, Ashley, Jennifer and Gregory Smidl and Jackson Nevius; dear son of the late Edward and Edna; brother of Jean (Donald) Johnson. Visitation at the Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy, Palatine from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday. In state at the First United Methodist Church, 123 N. Plum Grove Rd., Palatine, IL 60067 from 2 p.m. until time of service at 3 p.m. Sunday, February 4. Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorials will be appreciated for the First United Methodist Church Music Fund. For info: 847-358-7411 .
