George S Smith, of Chicago formally of Ortonville, died Jan. 12, 2017.

He was 88.

George and wife Toni were instrumental in the town celebration of the Ortonville Sesquicentennial and he
owned the Designsmith’s shop.
Born in Hubbell, Mich. he is survived by wife Antonia (Toni). Children: Timothy (Meriam), Amy, Ellen Karas and
Suzanne (Todd) Cleveland. Grandchildren: Brad, Matt, Amy (Owen) Lutz, Olivia, Amira, Evan and Noura. Brother to Larry-dec. (Mary), Robert-dec. (Kathleen-dec.), Helen (Bob) Kuhn, James-dec., Brian, Barbara (Dan) Devine, Paul-Dec. (Jeanine), Marion (George-dec.) Shea-Light.  Stuart’s career started as a Crowley’s store display man in Detroit and continued as a business administrator in Philadelphia, Chicago and Detroit.  He was an avid member of civic and theater groups.  Army service: Korean Conflict.  Masses and memorial services in Chicago (March) and Detroit (July).  Donations in memoriam to the Lincoln Park Conservatory should be sent to: Chicago Park District,
541 N Fairbanks Ct, 6th Fl, Chicago, IL 60611, Attn: Kelly Sheetz, New Business Development Dept.