Roberta Townsend nee Mincer, age 83 of Lynwood, formerly of Steger, passed away peacfully on August 3, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Rex Townsend. Loving mother of Rex (Krista), Jacqueline (Cliff) Hayes, James (Laura), Mark (Kathy), Jane (O.R.) McCausley, and Lisa (Tony) Adamczewski. Cherished grandmother of ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Dear sister of Donna Beaman and Marie Hungate. Roberta was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters. Visitation Tuesday August 6, 2013 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Homes - Steger Memorial Chapel, (3045 Chicago Rd., Steger, IL.) Funeral Service Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church (19058 Burnham Ave., Lansing, IL.) Interment Oak Glen Cemetery, Lansing, IL. Info. 708-755-6100 - further information please contact 708-755-6100 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.smitsfh.com