Ruth Elizabeth Smith's obituary , Passed away on September 1, 2025 in Naperville, Illinois

Ruth Elizabeth Smith

January 6, 1941 - September 1, 2025 (84 years old)

Naperville, Illinois

Ruth Elizabeth Smith's obituary , Passed away on September 1, 2025 in Naperville, Illinois

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Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home: Overman-Jones

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Ruth Elizabeth Smith

January 6, 1941 - September 1, 2025 (84 years old)

Naperville, Illinois

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Ruth Elizabeth Smith Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ruth Elizabeth Smith of Naperville, Illinois, born in Deland, Florida, who passed away at the age of 84, on September 1, 2025. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Elizabeth Smith to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband W. Terry Smith, Sr.; her son W. Terry Smith, Jr.; her parents, Geraldine Louise Navari and Richard Valentino Navari; and her siblings, Joseph Navari (Ann), Eleanora D'Onofrio (Nick), Richard Navari (Irene) and Alfred Navari (Barbara).

She is survived by: her daughter Kathleen; her children-in-law, Pasquale Montano, Bill Gwodz and Amy Smith (Paul Shanahan); her grandsons, Mitchell Gwodz, Samuel Gwodz, Jack Smith (Danielle), Charlie Smith (Lauren Tadych), Max Smith and Henry Smith; and her sisters, Victoria Navari (Bill), Cornelia Navari and Olivia Navari Redshaw (Tim Hahn).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home: Overman-Jones



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Thu

Sep 18

Visitation

Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home
44 S Mill St, Naperville, IL 60540

Fri

Sep 19

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
1500 Brookdale Rd, Naperville, IL 60563

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