Inge M. Smith, 69, R.2, Brookston, Horseshoe Bend Addition, died Nov. 12, in a house fire.

She was born Dec. 24, 1921, to Helmut and Maria Urbinski, in Munich, Germany. She was married Nov. 12, 1954, to Mahlon G. Smith, in Munich, and he expired July 7,1989.

She moved in 1955, to the United States and became a naturalized citizen in 1956.

She had been employed in England, Oklahoma and Kansas, until 1976, at numerous Army/Air Force commissaries.

She was an associate member of  the Disabled American Veterans of Lafayette and member of American Legion Auxiliary and National Audubon Society.

Surviving are a son, Peter M., Catlin, Ill.; one brother and sister, both of Germany.

A private burial service was conducted with Baker Funeral Home, Flora, in charge of arrangements.