Louise E. Smith, 102, of Cuba died at 11:24 p.m. Aug. 11, 2020, at Clayberg Nursing Home in Cuba.Louise E. Smith, 102, of Cuba died at 11:24 p.m. Aug. 11, 2020, at Clayberg Nursing Home in Cuba.
She was born June 28, 1918, in Ipava, the daughter of Irl H. and Edith N. Danner Weber. She married Vernon S. Smith on June 5, 1943, in Pamona, Calif. He preceded her in death on May 7, 1999.
She also was preceded in death by one grandson, Christopher I. Smith.
Surviving are one daughter, Kathie (and Rich) Hamilton of Cuba; one son, Jack V. Smith of Saint David; two grandchildren, Angela M. (and David) Ragle of Ipava and Kimberly D. (and Gregory) Schreacke of Elizabethtown, Ky.; and five great-grandchildren.
She received her teaching degree from Western Illinois University and taught school at the Weldon School in rural Ipava, and also the Cuba School. She also had worked as a secretary to the commander at Camp Ellis, and also as a key puncher at Caterpillar. She later was the office manager at her husband’s Optometric practice for many years.
She was a member of Cuba United Methodist Church, DAR, KAPPA PHI GAMMA Sorority, an honorary member of Colonial Dames XVIIC, honorary member of Cuba American Legion and a honorary member of WIU. She also served as a Girl Scout chair person, a Cub Scout leader and a longtime member of the AOA and IOA Women’s Auxiliary.
Services were held Saturday at Cuba United Methodist Church. Burial was in Cuba Cemetery. Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Cass-Putman Rescue Squad, Cuba United Methodist Church or Clayberg Nursing Home.
Condolences may be sent to henrylange.com.
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