Staunton Star - Times - Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years

Marian Mae Smith, 78, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at St. John's Hospital in Springfield on Thursday, June 2, 2022. She was born Nov. 26, 1943, in Hamel, to William and Eleanor (Busker) Schlechte. She married Cletus Smith on July 7, 1973, in Hamel. He preceded her in death on Jan. 16, 2000.

She was a homemaker. Marian enjoyed TV, nature, animals and her grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Matthew (Diana) Smith of Bunker Hill, Laura (Marcus) Isenberg of Staunton, Jennifer Smith of Bunker Hill; grandchildren, Kathryn Smith, Ryon Wright, Dylan Wright, Sarah Isenberg, Gwen Isenberg; great-grandchildren, Josie, Julia, Abram, Ariah, Alexander, Ryder; brother, Daniel Schlechte of Alhambra; and brother-in-law, Maynard Windau. Marian was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Cletus Smith; brother, Paul Schlechte; and sister, Gladys Windau.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 8, at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Bunker Hill. Burial will be at Bunker Hill Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or Adopt-A-Pet. Condolences may be left online at http://www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill is in charge of arrangements.