Vicki Lu Smith

VICKI LU SMITH, 69, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 10:29 am, Friday, January 30, 2026 at her residence.

She was born to the late Milton and Louise (nee Monroe) Hofmeister on April 19, 1956 in Lebanon, Illinois.

Vicki married Timothy Smith on December 10, 1983; he survives.

She had worked at Solar Press, Spartan Light Metals and Gilster Mary-Lee Corporation.

Vicki was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Chester, Illinois. She was a former Girl Scout leader. Vicki enjoyed diamond art, puzzles, cross stitching and reading books. She especially loved to spend time with her great grandchildren.

Survivors:

   Husband: 

        Timothy Smith Chester, IL

   3 Children: 

        Buffy (Mike) Uhl Waterloo, IL

        Mike Delay, Jr. Kentucky

        Stephanie Delay Chester, IL

   10 Siblings: 

        Dale Hofmeister Saginaw, MI

        Jeanette (Earl) Edgar Mascoutah, IL

        Linda (William) Seibert Arlington, TN

        Marsha Geimer Pinckneyville, IL

        Mark Hofmeister Kingman, AZ

        Ralph Hofmeister Chester, IL

        Terry Hofmeister La Crosse, WI

        Myra Hofmeister Belleville, IL

        Richard Hofmeister Belleville, IL

        Sharon Witmer Ellis Grove, IL

   8 Grandchildren: 

        Samantha, Nick, Breanna, Tristan, Rinoa, Gavin, Rylan and Anthony Delay

   3 Great Grandchildren: 

        Destiny Jones, Eric Reed and Harper Delay

   Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by: Parents, 2 Brother – Milton, Jr. and Roy Hofmeister and In-laws – Amos and Madonna Smith

Celebration of Life: 

   3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

   Friday, February 6, 2026

   Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials: 

   Family Choice