About Us

Our names are Hubert and Christy Koerber. We have dedicated most of our lives to the foodservice industry.  Hubert has 28 years of foodservice experience and Christy has 22 years. We owned several successful foodservice businesses, over the last 25 years. For the last 10 years we had decided to take a break and have been working for other companies. However, we missed running our own business. 

 We have always dreamt of going back into business for ourselves. We never thought a grocery store would be what we chose to pursue. But Living in a small town and seeing all the great things we were missing, we decided what better to do than open a grocery store in town!! 

But wait, why stop there, lets add a little flair. So, we decided to have a full kitchen with a drive thru and serve our awesome community Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, we have an excellent Chef joining the team. He is not just a chef but a "Mad Man" in the kitchen and on the grill, he always is creating new and exciting menu items for people to enjoy. 

On top of all this excitement let's add custom desserts and delicious coffee to the menu. While you're in the store visit our bakery Kountry Creation's and pick up an amazing dessert. We will feature Gluten Free and Keto options as well. 

So why Smithton you ask? Smithton, IL we feel is the perfect location for us, the town is growing rapidly and is very economically strong. Smithton needs and wants a grocery store. Hubert grew up in the town of Smithton and graduated from the local school. Between us we have five children, all who have graduated from Smithton school, except our youngest daughter, who has just recently started her journey. Hubert and I currently live in the Smithton district. What could be better than living out your dream in your own hometown. 

Smithton Kountry Market will be a neighborhood market committed to a family friendly, personal shopping experience with sincere customer service and quality products. We invite you all to come out and visit soon.