Gerard "Jerry" F. Smetanko

Gerard “Jerry” F. Smetanko, 74 of Streator passed away Wednesday (May 6, 2026) at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

Following cremation, a visitation will be held Wednesday (May 13th) from 10AM until 12noon at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. A time of remembrance will follow visitation.

Jerry was born on December 16, 1951, in Streator to Elmer and Joann (Bruscato) Smetanko. He married Marcia Hall on August 21, 1971. She survives.

Also surviving are sons, Michael (Julie) Smetanko of Streator, Brent Smetanko of Streator, Christopher (Martha) Smetanko of Normal, Paul Smetanko of Streator and special 5th son David Clay of Streator, grandchildren, Shay (Matt) McMeen, Garrett, Bailey and Keegan Smetanko, 9 great grandchildren, sisters, Mary Jo Smith of Streator, Francie (Bob) Elias of Streator and Martha (Brian) Beall of Palm Springs, CA, brother in law Alan Hall of Streator and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, sister and brother-in-law Teresa and Steve Bertrang, brother Michael in infancy and brother-in-law Donald Hall.

Jerry attended St. Mary’s Grade School and graduated from Streator High School in 1970. He was formerly employed at Tuscarora Plastics and All Type Fence. Jerry was a member of the Streator Knights of Columbus, Lazy Acres. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and bowling and going to Ely, Minnesota on family fishing trips.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Foundation or the American Heart Association.