Frances Smedley Obituary
The family announces the passing of Frances Smedley (South Bend, Indiana) on September 15, 2026. Frances, born on February 19, 1932, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Olav Sande and Edith Sande; her husband Dennis Smedley; and her siblings, Edith Stanley (Walt), Norman Sande (Doris) and Skip Sande (Josephine).
She is survived by: her children, Lynette Stapleton (John) and Mark Smedley (Nicole); her grandchildren, Johnny Stapleton, Ashley Stapleton and Allyson Harper (Michael); and her great grandchildren, Connor Stapleton, Caleb Karamalegos, Madilyn Wysong, Eli Stapleton and Scarlett Harper.
Memorial contributions in Frances's honor may be made to the Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan, 5400 S. Niles Road St. Joseph, MI 49085, https://humanesocietyswm.org.
