Michael Smith Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Michael Smith of Wheeling, Illinois, whose life came to an end on January 28, 2026 at the age of 78, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Smith and Beverly Smith; and his niece Anne Finegold (Valbracht). He is survived by: his daughter Nancy Smith (William Turner) of Somerville, MA; his siblings, Patricia Kilgore (Mark) of Arlington Heights, IL, Deborah Rinner of Marshalltown, IA, Sharon Smith of Wheeling, IL and Mark Smith (Lynn) of Greensboro, NC; his niece Amanda Fortini (Walter Kirn) of Livingston, MT; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Maisie and Charlie; his niece Laura Gustis (Joe); his great-nephew Matthew; his great-niece Abby of Arlington Heights, IL; his nephew Elie Finegold of Dallas, TX; his niece Sarah Benson (Kirk); his great-nephews, Tommy and Danny of Mount Prospect, IL; his niece Kate Valbracht (Gabe Reynolds) of Dallas, TX; his great-niece Ava; his nephew Steven Valbracht (Jillana) of Marshalltown, IA; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Logan, Mason and Aria; his niece Audrey Smith of Greensboro, NC; his nephew Jake Kavanaugh (Breann) of Dallas, TX.; and his former wife Mary Hartle of Mesa, AZ..

Contributions may be made in Mike's honor to the National Federation of the Blind.