Lenore Smith

Lenore Smith, 66, of Onarga, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025. She was born May 14, 1959, in Chicago the daughter of Albert and Winnifred (Wilson) Hoeksema. She married Ray Smith. She was a head chef and volunteered with ICare Animal Rescue. She was a master gardener, loved bird watching, needle point, and playing the piano. Lenore is survived by her son, Alex Gerdow; daughter, Xynora Pearl Jackson; sister, Marsha Gillespie; long time friends, David Damhesel and Mary Kuhn. She is preceded in death by her husband; brother, David Hoeksema; and children, Sam and Maddy. Services are TBD.