February 1, 2025
Robert Soares age 89 of Smithville, passed away at his residence Friday morning January 31, 2025. He was born July 9, 1935, to his parents the late Manuel and Annie Coito Soares. He was of the Protestant Faith, served in the United States Army, and worked as a Computer Tech at the National Weather Center. He is survived by his life partner; Nancy Kresge of Smithville; children, Sharon Ann Raglan, Robert Lawrence Soares, and David Keith Soares; step-children, John Kresge, Marsha Collins, and Wyatt Collins; brother, Harry Soares. Mr. Soares family has honored his request to be cremated, and no services are planned at this time. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Soares family.