Sharon Kay Wood's obituary , Passed away on October 15, 2026 in Crete, Illinois

Sharon Kay Wood

April 23, 1945 - October 15, 2026 (81 years old)

Crete, Illinois

Sharon Kay Wood's obituary , Passed away on October 15, 2026 in Crete, Illinois

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Smits Funeral Homes Ltd

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Sharon Kay Wood

April 23, 1945 - October 15, 2026 (81 years old)

Crete, Illinois

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Sharon Kay Wood Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of Sharon Kay Wood of Crete, Illinois is shared. Sharon, born on April 23, 1945, passed away on October 15, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Sharon will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Sharon by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Sharon is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Sharon’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her children, Robert Wood (Valerie) and Beth Ann Smolinski (Scott); and her siblings, Clifford Burkmier (Corby) and Brenda Gonzalez (Ed).

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Steger Memorial Chapel (3045 Chicago Rd, Steger, IL 60475). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 from 11:45 AM to 12:00 PM at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery South Dixie (1393 Elizabeth St, Crete, IL 60417).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smits Funeral Homes Ltd



Fri

Oct 23

Visitation

3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Steger Memorial Chapel
3045 Chicago Rd, Steger, IL 60475

Sat

Oct 24

Funeral service

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Steger Memorial Chapel
3045 Chicago Rd, Steger, IL 60475

Sat

Oct 24

Burial

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery South Dixie
1393 Elizabeth St, Crete, IL 60417

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