Meredith Louise Smith Obituary
We announce the death of Meredith Louise Smith (Alpena, Michigan), who passed away on November 12, 2026, at the age of 71. Meredith will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. 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, Marilyn Colby and Warren Colby; and her former husband Tom Smith. She is survived by: her aunts, Evagene Thompson and Carolyn Colby; her cousins, Tom, Larry, Mary, Linda Colby, Mark, Laurie Thompson, Robert and Barbara Greene; and her friends, Beth Keen, Jane Krajnik, Ruth Krawczak, Carolyn Szatkowski, Karen Kelsey, Diane Bauer and Meredith.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 20th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Grace Lutheran Church (119 W Dunbar St, Alpena, MI 49707). A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 20th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.
The family has chosen to send donations to Second Chance Animal ShelterDonate Now (https://www.secondchanceanimalshelter.org). Donate to Charity The family has chosen to send donations to Friends TogetherDonate Now (http://www.friendstogethermi.org) Donate to Charity The family has chosen to send donations to Northeast Michigan TNRDonate Now (http://chewy.com).
