Will County Gazette

Wilma J. Smith (nee Warner), aged 90 of Mokena, IL, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Born in Effingham, IL, Wilma was the daughter of the late Elmer and Ethel Warner.

She was the beloved wife of the late Wayne A. Smith and the loving mother of Donald (Carol), Jerry (late Kim) (Cindy Guendling), Larry (Cindy), and the late Sheila Smith. Wilma was a cherished grandmother of 7 and a proud great-grandmother of 14. She is survived by her twin sister Jane (late Robert) Ptacek, Imogene Anderson, and was preceded in death by her brother William Warner. Wilma will be remembered fondly as an aunt, cousin, and friend to many.

Wilma worked at the Joliet Ammunition Plant before spending 25 years at Kmart in New Lenox, IL, retiring in 2002. She found joy in observing the birds in her yard and treasured moments spent with her family and friends. Wilma's generosity and love for nature left a lasting impact, and her memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved her.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Wilma's name to Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL, or the Martin J. Larson Foundation would be appreciated.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL, on Sunday, June 29, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 6:00 p.m. Interment will be private at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL.

To honor Wilma June Smith, you can send flowers or plant memorial trees in her memory.

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