Marcella Smith Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Marcella Smith (Rugby, North Dakota), born in Lagrange, Indiana, whose life came to an end on January 5, 2026 at the age of 67, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Marcella Smith to show support.

As Marcella departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Marcella may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Marcella leaves behind.

She was predeceased by: her mother Marla Yoder (Sather); her parents-in-law, Ed and Darlys Smith; and her brother-in-law Gary Smith. She is survived by: her father Edwin Yoder of Rugby; her husband Doug of Minot; her siblings, Michael Yoder (Patti) of Minot, Mark Yoder (Marilyn) of Rugby and Mickolette "Mickey" Jaeger (Kent) of Minot; and her in-laws, Sandy Malzahn (Dean) of Fargo, Teresa Bohl (Josh) of Carrington and Alex Smith of Devils Lake. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews; other relatives and friends.