Mary Smith

Mary Smith obituary, Hillman, MI

Mary Smith

Mary Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bannan Funeral Home - Alpena on Jan. 2, 2026.
Mary Lou Smith, 82, of Alpena passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at her home.
Mary Lou Kasubowski was born in Alpena on July 4, 1943 to the late Stanley and Agnes (Kasubowski) Kasubowski. She married William Smith on January 9, 1970. He preceded her in death on February 8, 2020. She worked as a bartender for many years at the VFW Alpena Post 2496 and enjoyed bowling.
Surviving are three sons, James (Joy) Lipski, Michael Lipski, Gerald (Donna) Lipski and a brother, Carl (Cathy) Kasubowski, several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Kasubowski and Robert Kasubowski.
Cremation arrangements have been handled by the Bannan Funeral Home.
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