With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Helen Lorraine Smith (Grand Rapids, Michigan), who passed away on March 14, 2024 at the age of 57. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Helen Lorraine Smith to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Joseph and Marjorie; and her husband Kevin. She is survived by : her stepchildren, Jennifer Kozlowski (Al), Jonathan Smith (Carolyn) and Jodi Smith; her stepgrandchildren, Dallas (Sasha), Casey, Devon, Victor, Oliver and Harper; her great grandchildren, Shiloh, Loki and Blaire; and her siblings, Sheila Palinkas, Joan Palinkas, Beth Haner (Sam) and Joe Palinkas. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and Robert Brinks, a friend.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to be made in Helen's memory to the Humane Society of Kent County (https://www.hswestmi.org), a cause close to her heart, symbolizing her enduring love and compassion for animals.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
O'Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Funeral Home