Chad Smith

Chad Smith, age 51 of Durand, IL died surrounded by close family on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at UW Health Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL.
Chad was born Monday, January 1, 1973 in Rockford, IL the son of Howard and Susan (Heins) Smith. Chad attended school and was a graduate of Winnebago High School. He worked as an over the road truck driver for 15 years and prior to this he was a heavy equipment operator for Local 150 for 20 years. Chad was a computer whiz and enjoyed working on them. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle, working on cars, listening to music, singing karaoke and working as a DJ.

Chad is loved and will be dearly missed by his parents, Howard and Susan Smith, his son, David (Aislinn Fleckles) Smith, his daughter, Natasha (Michael) Fritz, and his grandchildren, Lorelei, Aiden and Karie. He is further survived by other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at McCorkle Funeral Home - Rockton Chapel 767 Blackhawk Blvd., Rockton, IL from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial ceremony at 1:00 p.m.