Lucille Smock
Lucille O. Smock, 95, beloved daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully May 22, 2025, at Wellington Place in Decorah. Funeral service was held Tuesday, June 3 at Decorah Lutheran Church with Pastor Peter R. Kowitz presiding. Burial was held at the Lutheran Cemetery in Decorah. Memorial gifts may be sent to Decorah Lutheran Church.
Lucille Tollefson was born June 11, 1929, in Decorah, the daughter of Emma and Theodore (Leo) Tollefson. Lucille was the oldest of 12 children. Her eight surviving siblings include Elaine Wanless, Sandra Langfitt, Leonel Tollefson, Darlene Stoen, Ardyce Wolrab, Jim Tollefson, David Tollefson, and Julie Lubahn.
Lucille grew up going to country school in the Decorah area and graduated from Decorah High School with the class of 1948. Following graduation, she married L.C. “Smokey” Smock June 6, 1948. Together they raised eight children, Dennis, Daryl, Linda, Vickie, Michael, Charlie, Laurie, and Heather. They later divorced.
Lucille loved all children, especially babies. She spent decades doing daycare in Decorah and teaching Sunday School at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waukon and Decorah Lutheran Church in Decorah.
When Lucille needed additional care due to dementia, she moved to Wellington Skilled Nursing December 26, 2024. She received wonderful care and love from all the amazing staff at Wellington. She also liked the connections she made with all the kind residents.
Lucille is survived by her children: Dennis Smock (Emmarene) of Decorah, Daryl Smock (Lynn) of Muscatine, Linda Christopherson (John) of Decorah, Vickie Enyart (Hartley) of Waukon, Michael Smock (Renee) of Decorah, Charlie Smock (special friend Kim Yarrington) of Decorah, Laurie Egan (Mike) of Monona, and Heather Dieschbourg (Matt) of Decorah. Lucille was blessed by the love of her 24 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Leo and Emma Tollefson; her siblings, Benny Tollefson, Teddy Tollefson, and Vernelle Van Dresar; a granddaughter, Alane Smock; a grandson, Adam Christopherson; and a great-grandson, Carter Aiels.
With deep appreciation and gratitude, the family wishes to thank Decorah Lutheran Church, Pastor Kowitz, and Pastor Thiele for their many visits, prayers, communion and worship services, and the staff of Wellington Place for their kindness and extraordinary care she received. We are truly grateful.
