Michael Smego's Obituary
Michael Smego, age 91, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 8:15 a.m. in his home with his wife by his side.
Michael was born on March 11, 1931 in Twin Rocks, PA, a son to Michael R. and Matilda Mae "Mary" (Riddell) Smego. On February 4, 1953, he married Agnes Helen Tyznik in Springfield, TN and she survives. Michael was of the Catholic faith and had worked as a truck driver for the United States Postal Service. He enjoyed working on cars.
Survivors include his wife of sixty-nine years, Agnes Smego of Pinckneyville, IL; three sons, Michael (Lettie) Smego, Richard Smego, and Matthew Smego; four daughters, Joan Smego, Catherine (Dennis) Hughes, Margaret Smego, and Michelle Smego; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death his parents; two children in infancy; one brother, Andrew Paul Smego; three sisters, Esther Marie Mogis, May T. Parks, and Tillie Anna Smego, in infancy.
Michael's wishes were to be cremated and no service will be held.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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