Helene Alma Smith Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Helene Alma Smith of National City, Michigan, who passed away on May 21, 2026, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Helene Alma Smith to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Hurttgam and Florence Hurttgam (Bettcher); her husband Jack Smith; her in-laws, Lewis and Iva Smith; and her siblings, Dee Schook, Janice Weinert-Reed, Robert Hurttgam and Richard Hurttgam.
She is survived by: her children, Jerry Smith (Carol) of East Tawas, Jane Manchester (Steve) of San Antonio, Rob Smith (Kim) of Cedar and Roger Smith (Connie) of National City; her brother John Hurttgam (Pat) of Brown City; and her sister-in-law Mary Hurttgam of Livonia. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and 14 ½ great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish to express their condolences through a contribution, are encouraged to consider a donation to the bird seed fund at Iosco County Medical Care Facility, or Compassus at West Branch in Helene's name.
