В Айове скончался 72-летний Лайл Смит, победивший рак и проработавший 44 года в энергетике

Lyle James Smith December 19, 1953 - August 29, 2026 Lyle James Smith December 19, 1953 - August 29, 2026 Lyle James Smith Lyle James Smith Obituary Hedrick, Iowa - Lyle James Smith 72 of Hedrick, Iowa passed away on Saturday August 29, 2026, peacefully in his sleep after a long-fought battle with cancers. Lyle was born to James and Vallie Smith in Monmouth Illinois. His family included Brenda ( Jones), Stanley, Alan, and Teresa(Echols). Lyle attended Biggsville Grade School and Union High School where he excelled in track, football, baseball, and basketball. He continued his education at Upper Iowa University and Northwest Missouri State University. Lyle met Nancy Hilt and were married in 1977, they welcomed Heather(Fuchs) and Christian(Walker) into there family. Lyle and Nancy would later divorce. Lyle and Carol met and were married in 1999. Together they purchased and ran The Hedrick Café until 2002. They enjoyed time with their family. They enjoyed traveling the countryside by the flip of a coin, exploring small towns looking at the old buildings and junks shops ending their day finding a good place to eat and ice cream. Lyle started his career in 1978 with Iowa Southern Utilities in Burlington, Iowa later transferring to Ottumwa Generating Station while it was under construction. He followed the company as it transformed into I.E.S. and Alliant Energy, finishing his career as a Shift Supervisor in 2022. Lyle was preceded in death by his parents Jim and Vallie and Brothers Stanley and Alan. He is survived by his wife Carol, daughters Heather and Chrissy, and grandchildren Jordyn, Isabell, Megyn, Dane, Grace, Lilly, Piper, Samuel, and great-granddaughter Lenora. Lyle has been cremated and a Celebration of Life is planned at a later date. Ruschmeier-Smith Funeral Home in Milan, Missouri is handling arrangements. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Lyle, please visit our floral store. Hedrick, Iowa - Lyle James Smith 72 of Hedrick, Iowa passed away on Saturday August 29, 2026, peacefully in his sleep after a long-fought battle with cancers. Lyle was born to James and Vallie Smith in Monmouth Illinois. His family included Brenda ( Jones), Stanley, Alan, and Teresa(Echols). Lyle attended Biggsville Grade School Published on September 5, 2026 Events There are no events scheduled. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Lyle James Smith. Visit the Tribute Store Funeral Arrangements by Ruschmeier-Smith Funeral Home Guestbook In Memory of Lyle James Smith Funeral Arrangements by Ruschmeier-Smith Funeral Home