Daniel Austin Smith

Daniel Austin Smith passed away February 20, 2022, in Phoenix, Arizona. Dan was born April 15, 1975, in Rockford, Illinois to Michael and Judith Smith. Dan was a mechanic, checker taxicab restorer and collector. He was a fixer/helper of all things to all people. Dan was greatly loved and survived by his parents, Michael and Judith Smith, sister, Cynthia Kindgren, brother-in-law, Jeff Kindgren, brother, Ryan Smith, sister-in-law, Sarah Smith, niece Athena Kindgren, niece, Mallory Smith, nephew, Nolan Smith, numerous very close friends in Phoenix, Arizona and Rockford, Illinois, as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Please send memorial donations to: The C.A.R.S. Ministry provides reliable transportation and free car repair to those in need. C.A.R.S. Ministry 67 E. Algonquin Road, Building G South Barrington, IL 60010 cars@willowcreek.org Celebration of Life to be held at Sam’s Ristorante at 6075 E. Riverside Blvd, Loves Park, IL 61114, on March 5, 2022 visitation from 4:00pm – 5:00 pm, message at 5:00 pm and dinner/buffet, speakers, and fellowship to follow. Please join us to remember the wonderful life of Daniel Smith the good Samaritan of the roadways. He touched so many lives, please let us know how he touched yours. Rest in peace Dan, until we meet again. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.AdvantageMaryvale.com for the Smith family.