Loras W. Smithback Obituary
Loras W. Smithback (Stevens Point, Wisconsin) passed away on November 5, 2026. Loras, born on August 18, 1931, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Loras W. Smithback to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Whipple and Laura "Myrtle" Whipple; her sisters, Jean Coffin and Jessie Bareis (Russell); her son Mark; her nephew Jeff; and her great grandchild Eowyn.
She is survived by: her spouse Russell Smithback; and her children, Karen Zinda (John), Andrea Bobowski (Matt), Marcia Zimbauer (Tim) and Rodney Smithback (Shelby). She is also survived by seven grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, eight step-great-grandchildren, and two step-great-great grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 20th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St Paul United Methodist Church (600 Wilshire Blvd, Stevens Point, WI 54481). A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 20th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 600 Wilshire Blvd., Stevens Point, WI 54481 or Wisconsin Conference of the United Methodist Church 750 Windsor St., Sun Prairie, WI 53590 for use in the Conference Archives.
