Elizabeth “Bette” Smith's obituary , Passed away on May 20, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Elizabeth “Bette” Smith

August 1, 1941 - May 20, 2021 (79 years old)

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Elizabeth “Bette” Smith's obituary , Passed away on May 20, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lain-Sullivan Funeral Home

Share

Elizabeth “Bette” Smith

August 1, 1941 - May 20, 2021 (79 years old)

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Elizabeth Smith Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Elizabeth Smith of Minneapolis, Minnesota, who passed away on May 20, 2021 at the age of 79. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elizabeth Smith to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Schaefer and Elizabeth Schaefer; and her siblings, Paul (Sally), Florence (Herman), Vernon (Betty), Frederick (Bernice), Herbert (Dorene), Benno (Pat), Marcella (John), Norbert (Linda) and Bette.

She is survived by: her husband Harlan Smith; her children, Heidi (Robert Farina), Amy (Thomas Moore), Eric (Ellen) and Bryan (Julie Fisher); her grandchildren, Nicholas, Claire, Joseph, Kelly (Kyle), Jason (Brieann), Scott, Janelle, Zachary, Brenden, Jack and Matthew; and her siblings, Rita Sheedy (David), Conrad Schaefer (Judy) and Roger Schaefer. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

The mass will be limited capacity due to Covid guidelines.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her honor to St. Irenaeus to be given to local food pantries run through Catholic Charities.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lain-Sullivan Funeral Home



Add a photo or a video

There is no photo or video of Elizabeth Smith.
Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute.

Add a photo

Sympathy messages

Would you like to offer Elizabeth Smith’s loved ones a condolence message? Write your message of sympathy today.

A person wrote a message from the heart

500 CHARACTERS

Words of sympathy

May 24, 2021

Rosemary Newhuis wrote a sympathy message

“My dear friend will be forever in my heart. I am a better person today because Bette touched my life in so many beautiful ways. I have great memories - memories between friends are blessings of the heart. I am indeed blessed. God bless you Harlan and your precious family. - Bette loved you all beyond words. You are in my heart and in my prayers. Love, Peace and Sunshine Rosemary god”


500 CHARACTERS

Make sure relatives of Elizabeth Smith know they have sympathy messages here.

Are you a family member?

Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives the funds generated to families.

Make a request
Give a memorial tree

A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one

Plant a tree

Wed

May 26

Visitation

Lain-Sullivan Funeral Directors
50 Westwood Dr, Park Forest, IL 60466

Thu

May 27

Funeral Mass

St. Irenaeus Church
78 Cherry St, Park Forest, IL 60466

The livestream occured.

Family member

Authorize the original obituary

  • Allow Elizabeth Smith to be recognized more easily
  • Increase the accessibility of loved ones to show you their sympathy
  • No advertising will be displayed on this page.
Authorize the original

Solidarity program

Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives the funds generated to families.

Make a request

Add an extra help