Carolyn M. Smith, 94 of Galena, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Midwest Medical Center, Galena, surrounded by her loving family. A funeral mass will be held at 11 AM, on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Galena, where friends may call after 10:30 AM until the time of mass. Friends may call from 5 to 7 PM, Monday, August 12, 2024, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. A parish rosary will be recited at 4:30 by the Altar and Rosary Society. Burial will be in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery, Galena. She was born November 26, 1929, in Galena, the daughter of Francis and Ethel (Fiedler) Ortscheid. Carolyn graduated from Galena High School with the class of 1947 and attended Clarke College where she received her bachelor’s degree in economics. Carol was united in marriage to Reginald J. “Bud” Smith Jr. on March 26, 1951, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church and he preceded her in death on January 29, 2006. She was a librarian aide at Galena Primary School. Carolyn enjoyed golfing, playing cards, knitting, reading, and was an avid Cubs fan. She loved spending time with her family. Survivors include her son, Terry (Mari) Smith, of Roscoe, IL; her daughter Paula DeLong of Coal Valley, IL; her son Dan of East Dubuque, IL; her daughters Anne Marie (Garth) Merrick of Rock Island; Martha (Jeff) Harsch of Winterset, IA, and Jennifer (Dan) Tranel of Cuba City, WI; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, Miriam Ortscheid, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, stepmother, Hazel (Marsden) Ortscheid, two brothers, Donald and Paul, and a sister, Doris Anne. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Midwest Medical Center Auxiliary and Hospice of Dubuque in her memory.
Carolyn M. Smith
Such a sweetheart! Loved her and her wonderful family!!
Such a sweet person, she will be missed!
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your mother. She was a wonderful friend, neighbor and co-worker. My heartfelt sympathy to all.
My deepest sympathies to Carols family. May she rest in peace.
Terry, Paula, Dan, Anne Marie, Martha, and Jennifer, Diane and I extend our condolences. Your mother was a lady, fun loving, and funny. All good reasons she was my favorite aunt and all good reasons your memories of her will be happy memories.
Take care, cousins.
Neil and Diane Smith
Our prayers are with the family
Thinking of you, Paula, and all of your family! Always hard to say goodbye to a parent/Mom—for now. Sending love, hugs, and, prayers to you all. 💚💚🤗🤗🙏🙏
Our thoughts and prayers to the family. We owe our family unit to Carol for introducing Mitzie to her cousin Bob!
On behalf of the Larry Richardson
We send our condolences
On behalf of the Larry Richardson family we send our condolences
My deepest sympathy at the passing of your beloved mother. Carol was a great “meal” companion during my residence at Midwest Center’s Assisted Living complex. She will be sorely missed by all.
With great respect — Colleen McCarthy