Carly Smith-Martin

Carly Smith-Martin obituary, Valparaiso, IN

Carly Smith-Martin

Carly Smith-Martin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bartholomew Funeral Home - Valparaiso on Oct. 17, 2025.

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Carly Rachael Smith-Martin, 45 of Valparaiso, passed away October 8, 2025. She was born September 10, 1980 in Hammond, Indiana the daughter of Mark S. Smith and Betty Lou (Castillo) Svetich. Carly graduated from Calumet New Tech High School in 1998 and was a homemaker. Surviving is her grandmother Mary Lou Smith of Merrillville, a very loving person, ready to help when needed and had a joyous laughter and perpetual smile, She is survived by the love of her life for many years Todd Petersen, the father of her children Jason Martin, daughters Corrine Rader of Florida, Lily Martin and Isabella Martin of Valparaiso, her son Spencer Martin of Valparaiso, her mother and stepfather Betty Lou and Nicholas Svetich of Valparaiso, her father and stepmother Mark S. and Irma Smith, her brother Mark "Nolan" Smith of Munster and her sister Chloe Smith of Hammond. She was also survived by many loving aunts and uncles and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by grandparents Benito and Vera Castillo and Donald O. Smith, aunt and uncle Dora and Wallace Blackmon, aunt Irma Castillo and nephew Christian Smith. Visitation will be held Monday, October 20, 2025, 4 to 7 pm at Bartholomew Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at Bartholomew Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 11:00 am, Pastor Denny Smith officiating. Burial will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery, Valparaiso, Indiana.
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