Chase Alexander Rainey, age 17, of Underwood, Iowa formerly of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025, at the Children's Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. Chase was born on December 17, 2007, in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Valerie Smith. Chase grew up in Red Oak, Council Bluffs, and Underwood, Iowa. He was a sophomore at Underwood High School. His hobbies included playing video games, watching Pokemon, Sonic, Ninja Turtles, Marvel movies, and cooking shows especially Guy Fieri. Chase always had a smile on his face and loved making everyone happy. He was a member of the Junior Optimist Club of Underwood and was a gold medalist at the Special Olympics.

Preceding him in death were his brother: Connor Smith; grandfather: Dennis Smith; and great grandfathers: Eugene Smith and Jim Johnson. Survivors include his mother: Valerie Smith of Underwood, IA; grandparents: Dan and Vicki Pratt of Red Oak, IA; great grandparents: Betty Smith of Stanton, IA and Alice Johnson of Red Oak, IA; aunt: Melissa Gallant of Council Bluffs, IA; cousins: Kirsten Gallant and her son, Elijah Connor; Amberly Gallant of Council Bluffs, IA; and Dalen Gallant of Council Bluffs, IA; and many great aunts and uncles and other relatives and friends.

A celebration of life funeral will be held at 2 PM Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the LeRette Funeral Chapel. Visitation with the family will be held from 6-8 PM Friday, April 11, 2025, at the LeRette Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family.

LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.