Patricia Smith Obituary
Patricia Ann Smith, 88, of Caseville, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025 in Holland, Michigan.
Pat was born in Detroit to the late Ted and Clara (Sosnowski) Buchalski. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Robert T. Smith, son Stephen Smith, brother Dennis Buchalski and daughter-in-law, Marcy Smith. After a long battle with Parkinson's, Pat is joining her family in heaven.
Pat obtained her Bachelor of Science from Saginaw Valley College and worked at various corporations as a computer programmer.
Pat will be greatly missed and forever remembered for many things but mainly for her love of family, her generosity, always being by Robert's side when he played Santa Clause, Christmas Eve celebrations, summer beef roasts, trips to Grindstone City for ice cream, attending almost every one of her children’s school events, her love of watching Caseville sunsets and sharing all these experiences with family and friends.
Patricia is survived by two sons Kristopher Smith (Christopher Keane) of Somerville, MA and Jeffery Smith (Angela Vauhn) of Rogersville, TN; one daughter Robyn Smith of Oshkosh, WI; siblings Sandy Ward (Thomas) of Grand Haven, MI, Paula Ballard (Jerry) of Sun City, AZ, David Buchalski (Eileen) of Sterling Heights, MI , sister-in-law Judy Buchalski of Sacramento, CA; grandchildren Kailey and Rebekka; step-grandchildren David, Ashley and Neveah; her loving nieces and nephews, Ellen, Michael, Lewis, Ryan, Heather, Jason, and Chelsea; and her husband’s loving nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass will be at 11:00am Saturday, October 18th at St. Roch Catholic Church in Caseville with Fr. George Amos presiding. Burial will be in St. Roch Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the mass in church on Saturday. Ransford Funeral Home-Pigeon is handling the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions be made in Pat’s memory to St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital www.stjudes.org or Parkinson’s Foundation www.parkinson.org.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
7356 W Michigan Ave PO Box 47, Pigeon, MI 48755
People and places connected with Patricia
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Smith
Tell your own story about Patricia
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Make a Donation
in Patricia Smith's name
How to support Patricia's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Patricia Smith's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
