It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Donald J Smith of Fairbury, Illinois, born in Bloomington, Illinois, who passed away on March 26, 2024, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Jay C. Smith and Angeline Smith (Lee). He is survived by : his daughters, Marcia Walter (Jay) of Fairbury, Jayne Trowitch (Don) of Fairbury, Kim Traub of Charleston and Janet Leake (Greg) of Lexington; and his grandchildren, Todd Davis (Kelly), Sarah Steidl, Matthew Trowitch (Amber), Julie Read (Jeff), Andy Traub (Ashton), Jeff Traub (Valerie), Evan Leake (Erika), Ryan Leake (Maggie), Bradley Leake (Dustin Martinez), Janna Stillwell (Joey) and Ashlee Leake. He is also survived by 24 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to SELCAS or Fairbury United Methodist Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Duffy-Pils Memorial Homes