Bobby Smith

Bobby Joe Smith II

To his family he was Bubbs.

Age 15 of Wilmington, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Born February 28, 2011 in Kankakee, Illinois, Bobby is the son of Carrie Widlacki and Bobby Smith. He was currently attending Wilmington High School as a Freshman where he was an excellent student. Bobby was on the honor roll and was a member of the Chess Club and Math Club, and was proud to have recently been part of the Math Team that took 3rd place in their State competition. He was also a member of the Ignite Christian Church in Braidwood, Illinois, and participated in the youth group. He had many other interests as well.

Bobby had a creative mind and was particularly skilled with building legos and solving puzzles. He enjoyed video games and was a huge fan of Sonic the Hedgehog, as well as beyblades and anything spiderman. Bobby spent several years playing soccer, took pleasure in badminton, and going to the bowling alley. Bobby was aspiring to pursue a career as a Crime Scene Investigator.

He was a gifted young man with excellent problem solving skills, and ever the inquisitive mind. Bobby had a great wit with a healthy amount of sarcasm to go along with it. Bobby loved his family, who will miss him dearly, but he will certainly still be a part of each and every person who knew and loved him, holding a special place in their hearts.

Survivors include his parents: Carrie (Duane) Widlacki of Oak Lawn, IL, and Bobby (Mel) Smith of Wilmington; two brothers: Lukas Billett and Allen Michael Peace; one great grandmother, Joan Widlacki of Crestwood, IL, and two grandparents: Bill (Annette) Widlacki of Alsip, IL and Lewis Willard Smith of Plant City, FL; aunts and uncles: Tanya Anne Shroyer, Jenny (Josh) LaGrange, Billy (Susie) Widlacki, Kelly (Ian) Issert, and Marissa Osborne; and his cousins: Lewis, Jaidyn, Jasmyn, Ally, Lilly, Sammy, Ian, Ryker, and Rowan.

Bobby was preceded in death by his great grandparents: William Widlacki and Betty Milton; his grandmother, Doris Maine, and his Nana, Cheri Widlacki.

The family will receive friends at Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 East Kahler Road, in Wilmington on Friday, March 13, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm. Funeral service will follow on Saturday, March 14, 2026 in the funeral home at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Jeff Whittum from Ignite Christian Church will officiate, and burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Wilmington.

Family and friends are invited to gather at Ignite Christian Church, 1180 West 1st Street, in Braidwood after the graveside service for a memorial luncheon.

Family and friends are encouraged to log onto www.BaskervilleFuneral.com to sign the guest book, upload photographs and share Bobby's memorial page online through social media.

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves, Fruland & Baskerville Funeral Homes and Crematory. (815-476-2181)