Joan A. Smith, 77, passed away in the Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Monday, December 10, 2012. She was born in Trenton, NJ on December 5, 1935, the daughter of the late Walter and Eleanore (nee: Eddy) Ryklicki.

Mrs. Smith lived in Russellville, KY and Zion, IL, before moving to Racine. While living in Zion she worked at the Golden Days Nursing Home for many years. Her family was a very important part of her life.

Surviving are her children, Dewayne (Margie) Asselin, of Russellville, KY, Bonnie (Tom) Chasse, of Mexico, ME, and Edith (Mark) Thornton, of Racine; step-children, Kenneth Smith, of Racine, and Doris (Russ) Allen, of Mount Holly, NJ; son-in-law Walter (Judy) Carl, of Gurnee, IL; 11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Kathleen (Jim) Lieblang, of Roebling, NJ, and Donna (Jeff) Schimpf, of Prospect, KY. Her nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 4 daughters, Dorothy Wojnarowski, Theresa Darjits, Grace Carl, and Kathleen Smith.

In keeping with her wishes, private services will be held.