Mildred Kay Smith
Mildred “Millie” Kay Smith, 77, Rochester, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at her residence.
On Nov. 20, 1939, Mildred was born in Valparaiso to Clarence and Lillian Erwin Beach.
Mildred and Dale Smith were married on June 8, 1957 in Valparaiso.
Millie will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Dale; three children: Dave Smith and wife Melena, Sandy Owens and husband Gray, Kevin Smith and wife Chris, all of Rochester; ten grandchildren: Lindsay Straeter and husband Matt, Linnea Baney and husband Jim, Luke Smith and wife Cassie, Landon Smith and wife Heather, Arik Owens and wife Erin, Jason Owens and wife Melinda, Stacey Miller and husband David, Ciara Kalischuk and husband Tyson, Travis Smith and wife Ashlie, Olivia Smith; great grandchildren: Ellie and Mason Straeter, Parker and Asher Smith, Lydia Baney, Abby, Kinsie and Jake Owens; a sister, Carolyn Beach of Kouts; a brother, Cliff Beach and wife Dawn of Valparaiso; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding Millie in death are her parents; a grandson, Lance Smith; and a great granddaughter, Allison Owens.
Pastor Brian Sewell will officiate services. Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.