Lynne E. Smith

Lynne Smith ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home on Mar. 13, 2026.Lynne E. Smith (née Settle), age 75, a resident of Aurora, IL since 2001, formerly of Palo Alto, CA, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at her home. She was born June 1, 1950 in Palo Alto, CA.Beloved fiancé of Dan Sitowski of Aurora, IL, loving mother of Tom (Meghan) Hamilton of Coeur d'Alene, ID and Katie (Ethan Shaffer) Hamilton-Shaffer of Napa, CA, adored grandmother of Jack, Emma and Claire Hamilton; Quinn and Harlow Shaffer, devoted daughter of the late William and Eleanor (née Dorn) Settle, dear sister of Norman (Nancy) Settle of Clayton, CA, and friend of many.A complete obituary is pending.A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 4:00-7:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL 60540.A celebration of Lynne life will follow Thursday, 7:00 PM in the funeral home with Pastor Greg Eichelberger officiating.Future inurnment: Alta Mesa Memorial Park, 695 Arastradero Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94306, (650) 493-1041.Arrangements by Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL 60540.For more information, please call (630) 355-0213 or visit www.friedrich-jones.comTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.