Rita Jean Smith's obituary , Passed away on July 12, 2025 in Angola, Indiana

Rita Jean Smith

February 24, 1959 - July 12, 2025 (66 years old)

Angola, Indiana

Rita Jean Smith's obituary , Passed away on July 12, 2025 in Angola, Indiana

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Weicht Funeral Home

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Rita Jean Smith

February 24, 1959 - July 12, 2025 (66 years old)

Angola, Indiana

Rita Jean Smith Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Rita Jean Smith of Angola, Indiana, who passed away at the age of 66, on July 12, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Edmond Gigerich and Mary Gigerich (Meierle); and her siblings, Don Gigerich and Lynn Gigerich. She is survived by: her husband Monte D. Smith of Angola, Indiana; her children, Grant B. Smith of Silver Spring and Claire E. Smith of Angola; and her sisters, Kay Gigerich of Aurora and Joyce Palmer of Aurora, Indiana..

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 18th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Saturday, July 19th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, July 19th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church (700 W Maumee St, Angola, IN 46703).

Memorial donations may be made to McClue Nature Preserve.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Weicht Funeral Home



Fri

July 18

Visitation

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Weicht Funeral Home
207 N West St, Angola, IN 46703

Sat

July 19

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
700 W Maumee St, Angola, IN 46703

Sat

July 19

Funeral Mass

11:00 AM

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
700 W Maumee St, Angola, IN 46703

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