Pauline L. Neef

Nee: Smith

Age 65, passed away Thursday October 14, 2021 at her home.

Survived by her three children Shawn (Leonor) Smith, Eric (Judy) Smith and Natalie (Juan) Ramirez; grandchildren Ryan Lukas Konjevich and Juan Ramirez Jr.; one sister Eileen Hosang; one brother Alan (Cher) Smith; sister-in-law Babe Smith  Numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by parents Alva and Viola (VanBuskirk) Smith; one brother David Smith; brother-in-law Harry Hosang and mother-in-law Esther Neef.

Born in Joliet.  Graduated from Lincoln Way High School in New Lenox.  Pauline worked at Al’s Steak House over 25 years.   She loved flowers, horses and crystals.

Visitation Tuesday, October 19, 2021 from 4-7:30 pm at the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home, with funeral service at 7:30 p.m.  In lieu of flowers memorials to the Illinois Horse Rescue at www.illinoishorserescue.org would be appreciated.