Marian K Smith

Marian K. Smith, 88, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025. She was born on March 7, 1937, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Floyd and Marian Kruse. She married her high school sweetheart, Charles W. Smith on June 6, 1959.

Marian is survived by her children, Allison (Gary) Ewing of Lenexa, KS, Sarah Jensen of Rochester, IL, Greg (Lynne) Smith of McKinney, TX, Chuck (John Bridges) Smith of Quincy, IL; grandchildren, Julia (Dan) Miner of West Des Moines, IA, Rebecca (Alan) Downing of Raymore, MO, Caroline (Bethany Mealy) Ewing of Kansas City, MO, Benjamin (Alysia) Tobias of Hummelstown, PA, Abigail Smith of New York, NY, Emma Smith of McKinney, TX, Lillian Smith of McKinney, TX, and eight great-grandchildren.

Marian was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and siblings.

Marian and Chuck were residents of Alton/Godfrey, Illinois, for 42 years. She enjoyed life and lived bountifully. Family and friends were her treasures. She enjoyed watching her children grow up and being a part of their families. From the solitude of Bull Shoals Lake (water skiing) in Oakland, Arkansas, to the majestic mountains (snow skiing) of Colorado and the beautiful beaches (sunsets) in Naples, Florida Marian saw so much beauty in this world. And though she was well traveled, her fondest memories were made with her family and friends by her side.

Chuck and Marian retired and spent 13 years in Naples, Florida. In early 2017, they moved to Lakeview Village in Lenexa, Kansas to be closer to family. Marian led a life of activity. She enjoyed tennis, golf, running, and gardening. Later in life she was active in Tai Chi, dance classes, Mahjong and served as a volunteer at the library and annual boutique. She enjoyed the Lakeview community, and the highlight of her day was joining her friends for dinner.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the Lakeview Village Activity Center Chapel, 9100 Park Street, Lenexa, KS 66215.

The family has suggested memorial contributions may be made to the Lakeview Village Foundation, 9100 Park Street, Lenexa, KS 66215, or to Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care, 9001 State Line Road, Suite 300, Kansas City, MO 64114.