Martin J. Smits's obituary , Passed away on August 28, 2019 in Gillett, Wisconsin

Martin J. Smits

May 5, 1926 - August 28, 2019 (93 years old)

Gillett, Wisconsin

Martin J. Smits's obituary , Passed away on August 28, 2019 in Gillett, Wisconsin

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Martin J. Smits

May 5, 1926 - August 28, 2019 (93 years old)

Gillett, Wisconsin

Martin J. Smits Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Martin J. Smits (Gillett, Wisconsin), born in Cooks, Michigan, who passed away on August 28, 2019, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Martin J. Smits or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Martin H. Smits and Rose Smits (Boehm); his wife Alice Mae (Jeske); and his siblings, Stella Heaney (Charlie), Norbert Smits (Harriet), Isabella McMahon (Ellis) and Sylvia Christensen (Quentin).

He is survived by: his children, Curtis Smits (Cindi), Daryl Smits (Patsy) and Carol Petrina (Mike); his grandchildren, Stacy Smits, Troy Smits, Kevin Smits (Kelli), Andy Smits (Danielle), Trent Smits, Alissa Petrina, Faith Petrina and Ashley Petrina; his great grandchildren, Joseph, Jarret, Ellie, Bryant, Marty, Bennett, Blake and Brooklyn; and his siblings, Anna Mae Blazer (late Robert) and George Smits (Doris). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Visitation

St. John's Catholic Church
127 S Garden Ave, Gillett, WI 54124

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Aug 31

Funeral service

St. John's Catholic Church
127 S Garden Ave, Gillett, WI 54124

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Aug 31

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St. John's Catholic Church
127 S Garden Ave, Gillett, WI 54124

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Aug 31

Graveside service

St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery
1185 W Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL 60067

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