James Edward Smolka Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James Edward Smolka of Mishawaka, Indiana, born in South Bend, Indiana, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on July 5, 2024 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Edward Smolka to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clement Smolka and Marie Smolka (Bloom); his siblings, Lorraine Urbanski, Delores Wroblewski (Frank), Nancy Speake and Jerry Smolka (Sharon); his stepbrothers, Russell and Bill Young; and his brother-in-law Bill Schwartz.
He is survived by: his wife Rose (Humbarger); his children, Debby Robbins (Corby) of Edwardsburg, MI, Bob Singer (Janet) of Montpelier, OH, Mark Singer of Mishawaka, Steve Singer (Sheryl) of Green Cove, FL, Dave Singer (Jane) of New Smyrna Beach, FL and Scott Singer (Jennifer) of South Bend; and his sisters, Shirley Jones of Mishawaka, Karen Schwartz of Pendleton, IN, Jan Zelasko (Rob) of Pendleton, IN, Verna Kline of Phoenix, AZ and Ida Mercer of Houston, TX. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Van Andel Institute at https://www.vai.org or checks can be mailed to 333 Bostwick Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
