Duane W. Smith Obituary
The memory of Duane W. Smith (Michigan City, Indiana), born in Mishawaka, Indiana, who passed away on August 10, 2025 at the age of 87, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Duane W. Smith to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Merle Smith and Freida Smith. He is survived by: his wife JoAnn; his children, Diana (Ray) of Springfield, MO, Julie (John) of Evansville, IN, Mindy (Vic) of Williamsburg, VA, Becky (David) of Virginia Beach, VA, David of Kansas City, MO, Lainie (Beau) of Bullard, TX and Bobby (Christine) of Springfield, MO.; his former wife Joyce Elaine Kimble; his brother Jim; and his grandson Nicholas Bruner. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Saturday, August 16th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Geisen-Carlisle Funeral Home (613 Washington St, Michigan City, IN 46360). A funeral service was held on Saturday, August 16th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, we request a donation be made to Heart to Heart Hospice, Evansville, IN or to a ministry of your choosing.
