Marie L. Smothers Obituary
In loving memory of Marie L. Smothers of Carlyle, Illinois, who departed this world on October 16, 2025 at the age of 74. Marie leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Eldred "Midge" Halluin and Monica Halluin (Peppenhorst); her in-laws, Joseph and Iva "Cleo" Smothers (Webb); and her sister-in-law Jacqueline Thompson.
She is survived by: her husband Larry Smothers of Anthony's Catholic Church; her children, Jennifer Gerdes (Marvin) and Joseph Smothers (Stacey); her grandchildren, Zachary Gerdes (Lourdes Rosado), Joshua Gerdes, Trey Gerdes (Isabelle Toeben), Kaylie Jansen (Brandon) and Chase Smothers; her great grandchildren, Brooke Nordike, Jenessa Gerdes, Camila Gerdes and Natalia Gerdes; her siblings, Kathleen Becker (Mark) and James Halluin (Cindy); and her siblings-in-law, Robert Smothers (Chris), Barbara Grawe (Tom), Donna Ratermann (Dennis) and Richard Smothers. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials made in Marie's honor are suggested to the charity of the donor's choice and will be received at: Nordike Funeral Home, 740 Fairfax Street, Carlyle, IL 62231.
