Gail E. Smolinski

Survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Leo John Smolinski, and her 3 children, Kimberly Raye (the late Marty), John, and Rory (Amy).

Gramma to 5: Matthew Arauz, Alex Smolinski, Kelly Raye (Sergio Tristan), Zoe and Zachary Smolinski.

Identical Twin Sister to Gloria Duignan (the late Mike), sister to Georgia Bendig (Jim), and Lenore Trausch.

Predeceased in life by her parents, Robert and Violet (nee Sorenson) Trausch, her brothers Glenn, Gerald (the late Anna), Robert (Marlene) and Rory (Linda), and her sister, Gina (the late Jim) Kawell.

Aunt to many.

Sister-in-law to Kathey (the late Jim) Filppula.

Memorial on Sunday, March 16, 2025 from 12-5, at VFW, 7255 N Caldwell Ave, Niles, IL 60714. Prayer service at 4:00.

Cremation and interment private.

In lieu of flowers, donations to American Cancer Society or charity of choice.