Lorene Smith
April 21, 1936 - January 31, 2020
Lorene Smith, 83 of Peoria, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 at her home. Born April 21, 1936 in Monette, Arkansas, Lorene was a homemaker with a great affection for birds. She was a member of Second Baptist Church, and the Illinois Valley Antique Automobile Club. Lorene was preceded in death by her parents, and her son, Wayne Mencin. She is survived by her children, Harold Ratajczak, Rita Zenor, Bob Ratajczak, Carl Slater, and Rick Prince; also surviving are several grandchildren, great grandchildren; and great niece, Betty Congdon. Cremation has been accorded, and a memorial service celebrating Lorene’s life will be held Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 11:00AM at Second Baptist Church with Rev. Jacob Chase officiating. Memorials in Lorene's memory may be made to Rita Zenor to help ease the burden of Lorene's final expenses. Schmidt-Haller Burial and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Lorene Smith, 83 of Peoria, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 at her home. Born April 21, 1936 in Monette, Arkansas, Lorene was a homemaker with a great affection for birds. She was a member of Second Baptist Church, and the Illinois Valley... View Obituary & Service Information