Alvin H. Smith
April 23, 1924 - October 6, 2020
Alvin H. Smith, 96, of Piper City passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. He was born on April 23, 1924 in Flanagan, the son of Manuel and Louise (Hecht) Smith. He married Darlene Kroll on November 9, 1947 in Herscher and she preceded him in death on May 4, 2014. He was also preceded in death by his parents and seven siblings. He is survived by three children, Cindy (Michael) Jackson of Florida, Susan (Chip) Henrichs of Normal, and Brian Smith of Florida; two sisters, Edna Allain and Doris Belluso; one brother, Don Smith; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Smith was of the Lutheran faith. He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II and served the village of Piper City for over 40 years. Private graveside service will be held at Kankakee Memorial Gardens. The family wishes to thank Piper City Rehab and Living Center for their help. Arrangements by Knapp-Redenius Funeral Home in Gilman. Please share a memory of Alvin at www.knappfuneralhomes.com.
Alvin H. Smith, 96, of Piper City passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. He was born on April 23, 1924 in Flanagan, the son of Manuel and Louise (Hecht) Smith. He married Darlene Kroll on November 9, 1947 in Herscher and she preceded him... View Obituary & Service Information