Children & Grandchildren of

Walter & Emma (Lutes) Smith


photo 301 Rev. Walter Allen SMITH (son of Rev. Ross SMITH & Emma PIRTLE) was born on 17 Aug 1915 on a farm in rural northern Union County, IL. His birth was not recorded until the 1950s.

He was a United Methodist minister for 40 years and lived in many communities in southeastern and southern Illinois. He died on 28 Jan 1998 in Carbondale, IL from complications from a stroke, pneumonia, and COPD. He is buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Jackson County, IL.

Emma Smith Walter married Emma L. LUTES (daughter of Charlie LUTES & Bessie DUCKWORTH) on 3 Aug 1941 in Makanda, IL (Note: click on her name to see more about the Lutes family). She was born in Christopher, IL.

She was a school teacher. She was very active in the United Methodist Women, including serving as its conference President. She was elected to the General Conference and Episcopory Committee of the Jurisdiction. In the 1960s she volunteered for the Red Cross in the local tuberculosis sanitarium visiting with and helping patients who had tuberculosis.

Walter & Emma had the following children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.



photo 500 David SMITH was born in Chicago, IL. David was christened by his grandfather, Rev. Ross Smith.

He lived in Carbondale, IL; Raleigh, NC; Delaware; Memphis, TN, Walls, MS; and Avon Park, FL. He was a computer programmer for the community college system in North Carolina. He retired from a company that sponsored bridge tournaments (the card game) in Memphis, TN as their software technician and magazine editor.

photo 10200 David married Mette MUNCH, daughter of Peter MUNCH and Helene STEPHANSEN, on 30 Nov 1973 in Jackson County, IL. Mette was born in Oslo, Norway. The marriage ended in divorce.

David & Mette had no children together.

Carol Gronau David also married Carol GRONAU, daughter of Kenneth GRONAU and Margaret GRIMES, on 20 Feb 1981 in Raleigh, NC. Carol was born in Fredericksburg, VA. The marriage ended in divorce.

David & Carol had no children together.



photo 602 Kaye SMITH was born in Belvidere, IL. Kaye was christened by her grandfather, Rev. Ross Smith.

She retired from coaching tennis.

photo 10400 Kaye married Terry KIMPLING, son of Harold KIMPLING and Madeline McWILLIAMS, on 11 Jun 1967 in Mt. Vernon, IL. Terry was born in Olney, IL.

He retired from working for the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Terry & Kaye had the following child and grandchild.

photo 10500 Bonnie KIMPLING was born in Elgin, IL. Bonnie was christened by her grandfather, Rev. Walter Smith.

She worked with people who have autism.

Robert Hunt Bonnie married Robert HUNT, son of William HUNT and Phyllis ESMAY, on 29 Jan 1994 in Oak Lawn, IL. The marriage ended in divorce.

Robert & Bonnie had no children together.

Martin Kelley Bonnie also married Martin KELLY, son of Michael KELLY and Michelle BROWN, on 24 Oct 1998 in Piatt County, IL. Martin was born in Evergreen Park, IL. The marriage ended in divorce.

Martin & Bonnie had the following child.

Zac Kelly Zechariah KELLY was born in Chicago, IL.


photo 700 Charles SMITH was born in Harrisburg, IL. Charlie was christened in by his grandfather, Rev. Ross Smith.

He worked for the Illinois Department of Transportation and Missouri Petroleum Company. He retired from a business he owned that painted and sealed tennis courts and parking lots. He has lived in Mt. Vernon and Effingham, IL.

photo 10600 Charlie married Kathy BLANK, daughter of Harold BLANK and Christina BRYANT, on 29 Aug 1970 in Marion, IL. Kathy was born in Carbondale, IL. Kathy was christened in by her grandfather, Rev. Bryant.

She worked as a Registered Nurse in a hospital, kidney dialysis center, and retired from being a nurse educator.

Charlie & Kathy had the following children and grandchildren.

photo 10700 Justin SMITH was born in Mt. Vernon, IL. Justin was christened by his grandfather, Rev. Walter Smith.

He worked as an Anesthetist Assistant.

Rena Smith Justin married Rena VAN ZEE on 11 Dec 2004 in Sellersburg, IN. Rena was born in Gainesville, Florida.

Justin & Rena had the following children.

Jacob Smith, 2015 Jacob SMITH was born in Tonasket, Washington.
Susannah Smith, fall 2015 Susannah SMITH was born in Centreville, Ohio.
photo 10800 Jennifer SMITH was born in Centralia, IL. Jennifer was christened by her grandfather, Rev. Walter Smith.
6e700 Jennifer married Ian WOLCZYK on 17 Sep 2011 in Seagrove Beach, Florida. Ian was born in Louisville, KY.

Ian & Jennifer had the following children.

Violet Wolczyk Violet WOLCZYK was born in Nashville, Tennessee.
Roman Wolcyzk Roman WOLCZYK was born in Nashville, Tennessee

John Smith John SMITH was born in Olney, IL. John was christened by his grandfather, Rev. Ross Smith.

John worked as a supervisor for Five Star Industries (Du Quoin, IL) for 2+ years, Director of the Gold Plate Program of Perry County (Du Quoin, IL) for 7+ years, Director of the Williamson County Program on Aging (Herrin, IL) for 4+ years, and retired as the Executive Director of the Egyptian Area Agency on Aging in Carterville, IL after 30 years.

photo 200 John married Susan HUFF, daughter of Fred HUFF and Ann GAERIG, on 11 May 1990 in Marion, IL. Susan was born in Du Quoin, IL. She worked in retail in Dallas, TX and St. Louis, MO. She retired from working for Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL for the SIU Athletics Department and Parking Division for over 20 years.

John & Susan had no children.



photo 801 Deb SMITH was born in Olney, IL. Deb was christened by her grandfather, Rev. Ross Smith.

Deb worked for World Color Press, owned a recreational vehicle park, worked for an auctioneer, and at Menards.

Ron Smith Deb married Ronald SMITH, son of Earl SMITH and Shirley Jean WRIGHT, on 6 Oct 1979 in Altamont, IL. Ron was born in Altamont, IL. The marriage ended in divorce.

Ron & Deb had the following child and grandchildren.

photo 10a01 Laura SMITH was born in Effingham, IL. Laura was christened by her grandfather, Rev. Walter Smith.

She worked as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

Laura had one child.

photo 10f00 Alice SMITH was born in Effingham, IL.
Patrick Wong Laura married Patrick WONG, son of Dr. Gemo WONG and Dialina DAHITA, on 10 Jun 2006 in Alton, IL. Patrick was born in Cairo, IL. He worked as a Respiratory Therapist. Their marriage ended in divorce.

Patrick & Laura had the following children.

photo 10e00 William WONG was born in Town & Country, St. Louis County, MO.
photo 69a00 James WONG was born in Town & Country, St. Louis County, MO.
Mike Elbert Laura married Michael ELBERT, son of Ron ELBERT and Carol FRIEDMANN, on 12 Oct 2015 in Hocking County, Ohio. The marriage ended in divorce.

Michael & Laura had no children together.

Estrada, Laura & Ruben 2017 Laura married Ruben ESTRADA on 17 Nov 2017 in Madison County, IL.

Ruben & Laura had no children together.

photo 47f00 Deb also married Gary "Tiny" GREGORY, son of Bobby GREGORY and Judith LEAMON, on 10 Jun 1989 in Watson, IL. Tiny was born in Indianapolis, IN. Tiny & Deb worked for World Color Press, owned a recreational vehicle park, and worked for an auctioneer.

Tiny & Deb had no children together.


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