Smith, K.

Family/Spouse: Mette. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

married Rado, Christina Jean 'Sissy'. Christina (daughter of Rado, Robert and Young, Ida Mae) was born on 2 May 1968 in Fort Benning, Georgia; died on 19 Apr 2020 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Mount Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois; was buried in Powers Cemetery, Garden Hill Township, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: RADO.C001
• _FGRAVE: 209313252

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Chris also known affectionately as “Sissy,” loved her family very much and dedicated herself to raising Chandler. Faith and church were very important in her life and she loved reading the Bible and sharing the word of God with others whenever she had the opportunity. She had lived in several states throughout her life and especially enjoyed driving and going on road trips.

Buried:
A private graveside service will be held at Powers Cemetery, Xenia.

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Robert married Young, Ida Mae. Ida (daughter of Young, Carol Eugene 'Curley' and Hammack, Martha Alice) was born on 15 Nov 1949 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 1 Sep 2022 in Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Powers Cemetery, Garden Hill Township, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: YOUN.I002
• Funeral: 5 Sep 2022, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

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Ida M. Rado, age 72, of Louisville, Illinois, formerly of Northwest Indiana, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.

She was born November 15, 1949, in Clay County, the daughter of Carol Eugene and Martha Alice (Hammack) Young. She was united in marriage to Robert Rado and he preceded her in death.

Ida worked as a dietary manager for many years. She was an accomplished artist and had been the owner of an art gallery. Family was very important to her and she treasured a surprise special visit from her great-grandson Viktor Kamboures in July while she was in the hospital in Evansville. She loved animals, was an excellent cook, and enjoyed sewing and making quilts.

She is survived by a daughter: Bobbie (Aaron) Bentley of Flora; a son: Scott Rado of Louisville; a grandson: Chandler Smith of Charleston; grandchildren: Tyler Kamboures, Ryan Kamboures, Alexis Durbin, Rachel Case, Kelsey Mette, and Nikki Dust; several great-grandchildren; siblings: Everett Young, Linda Pruitt, and Charolette Pride; and lifelong best friend: Grace Perak of Chesterton, Indiana.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son: Vernon “Butch” Rado; a daughter: Christina Jean Smith; and siblings: Florene Sharp, Luella Justice, Bill Young, Scott Young, Velda Lambrich, Danny Young, and Kim Scroggins.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 12 noon on Monday, September 5, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Powers Cemetery, Xenia. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until 12 noon on Monday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com

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• _FGRAVE: 113538706

Carol married Hammack, Martha Alice. Martha was born on 19 Jul 1917; died on 11 Aug 1962; was buried in Powers Cemetery, Garden Hill Township, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: HAMO.M001
• _FGRAVE: 113538705