Michael R. Smith Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Michael R. Smith of New Canton, Illinois, born in Pittsfield, Illinois, who passed away on January 3, 2022 at the age of 65. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Michael R. Smith to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his father Raymond Smith; his brother Chuck Smith; and his niece Amy. He is survived by : his mother Shirley Smith (Buchanan) of Baylis, IL; his wife Karen Smith of New Canton, IL; his sons, Jeromy Smith (Jessica Phillips) of New Canton, IL, Brandon Smith of New Canton, IL and Tyler Smith (Bailey Bradley) of New Canton, IL; his stepchildren, Douglas Bigsby (Jennifer) of Hannibal, MO, William Scott Bigsby (Patty) of Rockport, IL and Lois Ames of Quincy, IL; his grandchildren, Haylee Smith, Gage Smith, Emma Smith, Autumn Bigsby, Ashley Bigsby, Alexa Bigsby, Aydan Bigsby, Abigail Davis and Leah Ames; his siblings, Larry Smith of Kingston, IL, Mitch Smith of Baylis, IL, Gayle Morrow of Strafford, MO, Lois Calvey of Pittsfield, IL and Peggy Cawthon of Chambersburg, IL; and his former life partner Cathy Myers Smith of New Canton, IL. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials are suggested to the family, c/o Niebur Funeral Chapel.