Dakota Matthew Smith, 20, of Loves Park, IL, formerly of Marshall passed away Friday, Feb. 18, 2022 in Mercy Health/Javon at Rockford, IL. He was born Sept. 21, 2001 at Indianapolis, IN. Surviving are his mother Natasha Smith; his father, Jeremy Phillipppi; siblings, Alexa Phillippi and Barrett Smith; grandparents, Amber and Jerald Richards and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Damian Phillippi and grandparents, Betty Millage, Philip Smith and Victor Phillippi. He loved music, cartoons and being with people. A memorial service will be 5:00 PM Wednesday, Feb. 23rd at Pearce Funeral Home with Pastor Wade Stine officiating. Visitation will be after 3:00 PM Wed. at the funeral home. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made directly to his family in care of Pearce Funeral Home. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.