Deanna Rae Smith , age 68, of Stockton, IL passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at OSF St. Anthony's Hospital in Rockford, IL. She was born in Chicago, IL on April 4, 1956 to LaVern and Donna (Lloyd) Stockwell. Deanna married Roger Smith on July 21, 1973.

She was a member of Calvary Church of Stockton and the PBGV Club of America. Deanna was a hard worker, starting at the age of 12 working at The Lantern in Stockton. She worked for All Rental Garments in Rockford, Eaton's in Warren, the Pharmacy at Hartigs in Stockton, she retired as Maintenance Director from the Stockton School District then went on to work at ACE Hardware in Stockton and lastly, at Fritz Nursery in Stockton. Deanna loved fishing, flowers, gardening, crocheting, and animals, often taking in strays. She groomed dogs for 12 years and showed dogs most of her life.

Deanna is survived by her husband, Roger Smith of Stockton; her mother, Donna Stockwell of Stockton; her daughter, Jody (Kevin) Bausic of Pecatonica; her son, Steve (Amy) Smith of Stockton; her brother, Brian Stockwell of Rockford; and her grandchildren, Hannah Smith, Bryce Smith, Kyla Bausic, Taya Bausic, and Jennika Bausic. She was preceded in death by her father, LaVern; and her sister, Diane Dolin.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 19, 2024 at Hermann Funeral Home in Stockton at 11:00 a.m. There will be a visitation on Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. also at the Funeral Home. Interment will take place at Ladies Union Cemetery in Stockton. A luncheon will follow at Calvary Church of Stockton.  A memorial fund has been established.