Dr. Michael R. Smith

1946 - 2013

Dr. Michael R. Smith obituary, 1946-2013

BORN

1946

DIED

2013

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Irwin Chapel

591 Glen Crossing Rd

Glen Carbon, Illinois

Michael Smith Obituary

Michael Smith

Dr. Michael R. Smith, 66, peacefully passed away April 22, 2013 at his home with his lovely wife Elaine at his side.

He was born Oct. 3, 1946, in St. Louis, Mo., to the parents of Charles Richard and LaVerne, nee Webers, Smith. He married his soul mate and partner for life, Elaine in 1969, celebrating 44 years of marriage.

Dr. Michael graduated with a Doctorate of Psychology degree from St. Louis University, Class of 1979. He dedicated 27 years of service in organizational development to Nestle Purina, St. Louis, Mo.

Michael loved to spend time on the golf course with his daughter, traveling with his wife and cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals. He had great passion for his grandchildren and soft-coated Wheaton Terriers, Barney and Teddy.

He leaves his loving memories to be cherished by his wife, Elaine, nee Prusak, Smith; daughter, Karley (Dameion) Thompson of Collinsville, Ill.; brother, Timothy M. Smith of Ballwin, Mo.; and granddaughters, Gabrielle and Olivia Thompson who will greatly miss their Papi.



Funeral: A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday, April 27, 2013, at St. Boniface Church in Edwardsville, Ill. Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

IRWIN CHAPEL,

Glen Carbon, Ill.

Published by Belleville News-Democrat on Apr. 25, 2013.
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Sympathy from the Budde family. Would like to contact Elaine.

Chuck Budde

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April 24, 2022

I love you Elaine. You will always be my sister. I am in tears. May God hold you in his arms and comfort you. I live in Vandalia Illinois. Text or call. God bless and keep you my beloved sister.

Angela Kreienheder Russo

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March 19, 2022

Elaine, please accept my deepest sympathy
in your, and our, loss. Tony

Tony Yovandich

April 27, 2013

Elaine and Karley, we are so sorry about your loss. It was an incredible shock to us - enjoyed seeing and visiting just the night before. Elaine, you and Mike went through a lot of trying times. Our sorrow is very deep.

Bill and Karen Mateyka

April 26, 2013

Elaine I am so sorry for your loss. Kathy and I will keep you in our prayers. Just remember he will always be with you in your heart...Sincerely George Bruner

April 26, 2013

Dear Elaine,
You and Karley are in my thoughts during this most difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. Jane Westerhold

April 26, 2013

Dear Elaine...I am holding you in my thoughts and prayers for your loss. I hope you will find comfort in your memories with Mike and that you will find peace. Many hugs to you.

Suzy Riddle-Haslinger

April 25, 2013

Smith Family, Sorry to read about Mike's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you both at this time.

Barb Adnderson

April 25, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. May your special memories of your great romance help ease your grief. I know Mike will be missed by you and your family. Thinking of you.
Sincerely, Cindy

Cindy Price

April 24, 2013

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