Jay Gordon Smith, 49, of Mundelein, October 8, after a courageous 10 month battle with brain cancer. Beloved husband of 25 years to Mary Rose Smith, nee Black; proud father of Stephanie and Olivia; dearest brother of Todd (Marita) Smith; dear uncle of Karsten Smith; devoted son of the late Raymond and Barbara Smith. 20 year employee of Motorola of Libertyville, Cellular Division. Mass of Christian burial, 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 11, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 121 East Maple Street, Libertyville. Visitation Tuesday, 4:30 to 8 p.m. at St. Joseph Church. Interment Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville. If desired, memorials to Evanston Northwestern Healthcare Brain Tumor Research, 2650 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201, would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements by McMurrough Funeral Chapel, 847-362-2626.
