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Steven Michael Smelser

1948 - 2022

BORN

1948

DIED

2022

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Integrity Cremation & Funeral Care - Marion

2901 S Washington St.

Marion, Indiana

Steven Smelser Obituary

Steven Michael Smelser, 73, of Upland, passed away at 8:49 am on Saturday, March 12, 2022. He was born on May 19, 1948, to Robert and Helen Smelser.

Steven was a retired telephone computer specialist and switch technician for Sprint and Bell Telephone. He loved to cook, tell stories, and laugh.

He is survived by his mother, Helen S. Stephens of Marion; sister, Thereasa "Terry" (Daniel) Skarus of Mountain Home, AR; step-sister, Shelley Stephens of Marion; step-brother, Danny Stephens of FL; and niece, Heather Batman of Mesa, AZ.

Steven was preceded in death by his father, Robert Smelser; brother, Bradley Smelser; and step-father, James T. Stephens.

At the family's request, there will be no visitation or funeral service at this time, but a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Integrity Funeral Care, 2901 S. Washington St., Marion, IN.

Memories may be shared online at www.ifccares.com.


To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chronicle-Tribune on Mar. 17, 2022.

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Terry Schuck

March 22, 2022

This is Steve's Marion High School senior picture. May God rest his soul.

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