Dwight S.

Smith

Dwight Sears Smith, a longtime resident of Carol Stream, Illinois, passed away on November 7, 2026. He was born on December 18, 1942 to Dwight and Ella Smith in Gary, Indiana. He was 83 years old at the time of his death.

In 1968, Dwight went on a blind date to a wedding with a young woman named Lois. In the summer of 1969, Smitty and Lois were married. They would soon move from Chicago to the west suburbs, Glendale Heights. For the next 17 years, Smitty and Lois, would raise three children. In 1987, they moved the family to Carol Stream, where he and she lived together until the summer of 2022.

Dwight was very involved with his church, Compass Church of Wheaton (formally Wheaton Evangelical Free Church). He was often found greeting people and praying with them on any given Sunday. He also was a dedicated member of the church’s prayer team. He and Lois were also Awana helpers for many years.

Many friends and acquaintances have reflected on how cheerful and approachable Smitty always was. He was quick with a smile and a hug. He was a good listener and ready to help anyone who needed him. He loved his family and worked very hard as an aircraft mechanic at O’Hare airport for 37 years before his retirement in 2005.

Dwight “Smitty” is survived by his sons Dwight Stephen (Joy) Smith, Paul (Natalie) Smith, and daughter, Jennifer (Jesse) Beilfuss; 4 grandchildren and 3 step-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister Lynea Gordon; and sisters-in-law, Joyce Sturtecky and Arline Pearson; and many nieces and nephews.

Dwight was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Lois; his parents, Dwight (Ella) Smith; his in-laws, Harold (Alberta) Pearson, and other inlaws, cousins, nephews, nieces, and beloved friends.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at The Compass Church, Wheaton Campus, 520 E. Roosevelt Rd. Wheaton, IL 60189. Friends and family are welcome to visit with the family from 9:00am until the start of the service at 11:00am. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America;