John T. Smith

September 8, 1929 - November 27, 2021

John T. Smith, age 92, of Manteno passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Arcadia of Clifton. He was born September 8, 1929 in Peotone, the son of Leonard & Rosella (La France) Smith. John had been married to the former Patricia Sprimont. John is the retired owner of Manteno Bowling Lanes for 40 years. He had also farmed in the Manteno area. John enjoyed golfing, playing cards, and family gatherings. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean Conflict. John was a member of the V.F.W. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Steve & Mary Jo Smith of Edwardsville; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Shellise & Bill Janus of Carpentersville and Kathleen & George Rosenbaum of Hudson; nine grandchildren; and one brother, Donald Smith of Manteno. John is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Richard Smith. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m. on Monday, December 6, 2021 at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Manteno. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manteno also on Monday. Rev. Tony Nugent will celebrate the Mass. Interment will follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. Memorials may be made to the Illinois Veterans Home at Manteno.