Melvin E. Smith, beloved husband of Jean Murphy; loving father of Gary Ryckman Smith and Francelene Smith (Stephen W.) Wonobec; stepfather of Patrick Thomas Lukens (Amy Louise Smith), Margaret Ellen Lukens (partner Miki B. McFadden) and Rebecca Lynn Lukens (partner Lisa Dieringer); seven wonderful grandchildren; dear brother-in-law of Betty Ryckman (David Alan) Perschke. Memorial service Saturday, Feb. 23, 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge, 418 Touhy Ave., Park Ridge, IL 60068. Interment private. Memorial visitation Friday 5 to 7 p.m. at the Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Hwy. (2 blks. S. of Touhy), Park Ridge. Memorials to the First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge or Pacific Crest Community School, 116 N.E. 29th St., Portland, OR 97214 or the American Cancer Society appreciated. 847-823-1171 .
