Lena Elizabeth Ely Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Lena Elizabeth Ely of Maple Rapids, Michigan, who passed away on June 13, 2025 at the age of 99. 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, Henry Zittel and Hannah Zittel (Rapphun); and her husband Richard William Ely. She is survived by: her children, Lynette Suggitt of British Columbia, William (Kathy Ely), Becky Ely of West Bloomfield, MI, Pamela (Dirk Bruinsma), Jennifer Berry of Lafayette, GA and Rick (Angela Ely). She is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to St. Vincent de Paul.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Family Funeral Homes

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June 23

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Smith Family Funeral Homes
104 E Cass St, St Johns, MI 48879

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June 23

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Smith Family Funeral Homes
104 E Cass St, St Johns, MI 48879

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June 23

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Fulton Center Cemetery
9800 S Alger Rd, Perrinton, MI 48871

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