Margaret Smith

Special Weather Statement issued December 18 at 4:07AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Southerly winds will increase today ahead of an approaching cold front. Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph can be expected with gusts of 35 to 45 mph at times this afternoon. Be sure to secure outdoor objects.

Thursday, September 25th, 2008

Margaret Smith

Margaret L. Smith, 94, of Rockford, died Sept. 23, 2008, at Adams County Memorial Hospital, Decatur, Ind.

She was born Aug. 7, 1914, in Adams County, Ind., to Henry L. and Ada Drummond Yocum.

Surviving are two daughters, Sharon L. Thatcher, Rockford, and Norma L. (Gene) Kunda, Wheaton, Ill.; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Deceased are two brothers, Doyle and John; and two sisters, Doris Wittung and Evelyn Whetstone.

She worked for Westinghouse Corporation in Lima.

Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Haggard & Sefton Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial is at Decatur Cemetery.

Calling is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Contributions can be made to Gideon's International.

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