Valeria Z. Smith age 96 of DeKalb, IL, passed away on Monday November 8, 2010 in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb. Born on November 23, 1913 in DeKalb, IL, she was the daughter of Charles and Pauline M. (Masilunas) Zelnis.

Valeria was married to the late G. B. "Bud" Smith on August 16, 1944 in DeKalb, he preceded her in death on December 7, 1994. Valeria was the Internal Auditor at the old First National Bank in DeKalb, retiring in 1978. She has lived all her life in the DeKalb community, and was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb. She was also a member of the DeKalb Woman?s Club, the Business and Professional Woman?s Club, and the Kishwaukee Community Hospital Auxiliary, where she enjoyed knitting new blankets. Valeria graduated from DeKalb high School.

Survivors include: daughter: Kathleen Smith of Dixon, and numerous cousins. Preceded in death by: parents, husband: G.B. "Bud", sisters: Matilda Schemett, Florence Zelnis, Selma Zelnis, and a brother: Michael.

Funeral mass will be held on Thursday November 11, 2010 at 10:30 am in the St. Mary Catholic Church with Father Kenneth Anderson officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery DeKalb. Visitation will be held on Thursday November 11, 2010 at 9:30 am till the time of the service in the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to be established at a later date. To send an online condolence visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to: Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815)758-3841.

Service:
Thursday November 11, 2010

10:30 am

St. Mary Catholic Church
Visitation:
Thursday November 11, 2010

9:30 - 10:30 am

St. Mary Catholic Church