Kelly Denise Smith, 66, of Belvidere, IL died peacefully in her home on March 01, 2025.  She was surrounded by her loving family and friends in recent months during a short illness.

Born October 7, 1958, in Elgin, IL daughter to Chapman and Joanne (Hauri) Smith.  Kelly spent many years farming in Curtiss, WI along with her grandfather's farm in Union, IL.  Later in life, she graduated with her bachelor's degree in nursing and worked as a special needs nurse with School District 200 in Woodstock, IL before her retirement.  The children and her co-workers brought her tremendous joy and lifelong friendships.

She enjoyed gardening, camping, travel, fishing, socializing and spending time with friends and family.

Kelly will be deeply missed by her partner, Cathy Musil Wescott and her three children; Kristin Fritz, Jacob Fritz and Molly Fritz.  She will also be missed by her sister, Cheryl Smith, and her four grandchildren; Emily Cassan, Katy Cassan, Allie Cassan and Jimmy Cassan.  Extended family members will also carry Kelly in their hearts; her aunt; Carol Wilhelm and cousins Jeff (Rhonda) Wilhelm and Jackie Wilhelm.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Joanne Smith, grandparents; Walter (Pat) and Lydia Hauri, along with her uncles; Richard Hauri and Jim Wilhelm.

A memorial service will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church located at 6821 Main St in Union, IL on Saturday, March 15, 2025.  Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM followed by a memorial service at 11:30 AM.  A luncheon will be held immediately thereafter.

In her honor, memorials may be made to St. Croix Hospice in Rockford, IL or St. John's Lutheran Church in Union, IL.