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Lori Simon
LORI SIMON
Vinton
Lori Ann Smith Simon, 55, died Wednesday, March 22, 2017, in Vinton due to a stroke.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 27, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Vinton with Father Ardel Barta as celebrant. Visitation: Sunday, March 26, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the church. Private family inurnment: Urbana Cemetery at a later date.
Lori is survived by her parents, Chuck and Karol Smith of Brandon; three daughters, Kari (Brody) Knudtson of Independence, Katie (Kevin) Sloan of North Liberty and Kelsey (Mitch) Warwick of Newcastle, Australia; two brothers, Chuck E. (Alyson) Smith of Urbana and Tony (Michelle) Smith of Sanford, Fla.; three sisters, Deb (Ric) Corkery of Independence, Susan (Tim) Schminke of Marion and Mary Beth (John) Lindaman of Brandon; six grandchildren, Miles, Elodie and Amelia Knudtson, Quinn and Connor Sloan and Maggie Warwick; special friend, Mick Young of Vinton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Valeria Smith; her grandparents; and one granddaughter, Kennedie Sloan.
A memorial fund has been established.
Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home of Vinton is caring for Lori and her family.
Condolences may be left at vsrfh.com.
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