Arline Smith

Arline Rose Smith age 79, of Fowler, MI, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016, at her home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church Fowler, MI, on Monday, July 11, 2016 at 10:30 A.M.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery, Fowler, MI.  Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2016 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. and on Sunday, July 10, 2016 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Goerge Chapel, Fowler, MI.  A Rosary will be prayed on Sunday at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Arline was born in Riley Township, MI. on May 20, 1937 the daughter of Alferd and Pauline (Fedewa) Kloeckner.  She graduated from Fowler High School with the class of 1955.  Arline married Roy Smith on June 25, 1960 in Fowler, MI.

Arline enjoyed gardening, talking to people, and spending time with her family. She was especially proud of her children and grandchildren. Arline and Roy never missed a game, recital or school activity for their grandchildren. She was a lifetime member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, and was an active member of the Daughters of Isabella, the Christian Mothers Association and the Right to Life.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years,  Roy Smith of Fowler, MI, children; LuAnn Renney of Eaton Rapids, MI, Geralynn and David Jackson of Eaton Rapids, MI, Eric and Tricia Smith of Grand Ledge, MI, Jeremy Smith, of Fowler, MI, 10 grandchildren, 1 great grandson, sister Carol and Gerald Burgtorf of Fowler, MI, sister in laws; Joyce Kloeckner of Eagle, MI, Jenine Kloeckner of St. Johns, MI, and brother in law Jack Stoneman of DeWitt, MI.  She was predeceased by her parents, son Kevin Smith, and siblings; Alvin Kloeckner, Robert Kloeckner, Mary Ann Stoneman, Theresa Strouse and LeRoy Kloeckner.

Memorials may be made to Right to Life of Michigan or American Heart Association.  Online condolences can be made to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com  The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes – Goerge Chapel, Fowler, MI.