SMITH, MERHL W.

Merhl W. “Smitty” Smith, beloved husband of the late Rose I.; loving father of Bill (Luci), Tom (Cheryl) Smith and Karen (Jim) Cesar; grandfather of seven; great-grandfather of two; dear brother of Fran Ramsburg and Jim Elkin; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Severino’s River Woods Funeral Chapels, 205 S. River Rd., Des Plaines, IL (1/2 blk. north of Rand Rd.Rte.12). Friends and relatives are asked to gather at the May Chapel of Rosehill Cemetery, Wednesday 11 a.m., for Funeral and Interment Services. Info, 847-635-5900. www.riverwoodsfuneralchapels.com