Lincoln, May 28.--The death of Marion Smith, 65, formerly of Lincoln, occurred this morning at the Peoria state hospital.

Surviving are the widown, two sons and two daughters in St. Louis and the following brothers and sisters: Sherman, Frank, Samuel, Lewis and Chrles Smith, Mrs. Allie Sheeley of Lincoln and Mrs. Oglesby (sic) of near Middletown.

The remains were brought to the Ryan mortuary here today and the funeral will probably be held Tuesday.

---from Illinois State Journal, May 29, 1932

MARION SMITH DIES AT PEORIA HOSPITAL

The death of Marion Smith, 65, a former resident of Lincoln, occurred early this morning at the Peoria State Hospital, where he had been a patient for several years.

Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, two sons and two daughters, all residing in St. Louis. Brothers and sisters surviving are: Sherman, Frank, Samuel, Charles and Lewis Smith and Mrs. Allie Sheley of Lincoln, and Mrs. Oglesby (sic), who resides near Middletown.

The funeral will probably take place Tuesday from the Ryan funeral establishment, but definite arrangements have not been completed.

---from Lincoln Courier, 28 May 1932, p 2

Marion Smith

Funeral services for the late Marion Smith, whose death occurred Friday night at the Peoria state hospital took place at 10:30 o'clock this morning, from the Ryan undertaking parlors. Rev. L. H. Hooc (?) officiated and burial was made in Union cemetery.

--from Lincoln Courier, 31 May 1932 p 2