Jean L. Smoot

Jean Lorraine Smoot, age 88, of Lancaster, died on Monday, March 12, 2012, at her home. She was born on November 22, 1923, in Wisconsin, the daughter of Louis A. and Ethel Irene(Kennedy) Drews. Jean graduated from Muscoda High School in 1941. She moved to Madison where she worked for Oscar Meyer. Jean was united in marriage to Walter A. Jack Smoot in October of 1944 in Madison. After their marriage, the couple moved to Lancaster. Jean began her employment in Lancaster as a professional waitress. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, playing cards, going for rides and playing Scrabble. Jean loved spending time with her family and her good friend, Sammy, of eighteen years (meow).

Survivors include her two children: Susan (Ronald) Talley, Murray, UT; Gary (Laurie) Smoot, Machesney Park, IL; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Walter, a son, John Doug (Cheryl) Smoot, and a brother, Norman Drews.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, March 15, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster with Reverend Pamela Strakeljahn officiating. Burial was in Hillside Cemetery in Lancaster. Family and friends called on Wednesday, March 14, 2012, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Schwartz Funeral Home and on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.