Joann Smith

JoAnn Smith, 79, of Kankakee passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. She was born July 8, 1942 in Watseka, the daughter of Wilbur and Rosella (Denault) Miller and they preceded her in death in addition to one brother, four sisters and one grandson, Cody Frink.

She married Cecil "Jay" L. Smith Jr. on November 5, 1977 in Chebanse and he survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Bonnie Jo (Ron) Saindon of Chebanse; one son, Curtis F. (Cheryl) Becker of Lake City, FL; five grandchildren, Casey (Levi) Peters of Chebanse, Ashton (Anthony) Windt of Clifton, Molly Saindon of Bloomington, Amber (Adam) Ellis of Mulberry, FL and Kyle (Kari) Frink of San Diego, CA; eleven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

JoAnn was a supervisor at Electron Beam Tech in Kankakee. She enjoyed riding motorcycles and was a member of the River Valley Chapter W Motorcycle Club. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton.

A private graveside service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Chebanse.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or Donor's Choice.

Please share a memory of JoAnn at knappfuneralhomes.com.