Elise R. Smith

December 5, 1946 - May 31, 2021

Elise R. Smith 74, of Bluffton passed away Monday evening May 31, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Elise was born December 5, 1946 in Bluffton to Richard L. and Margaret H. (Burkhead) Maddock. Elise was a 1964 graduate of Warren High School. She started as a Licensed Practical Nurse with Caylor Nickel Clinic in 1968 and had various medical positions until retiring in 2012 from Markle Medical Center. She was a lifelong member of Boehmer Methodist Church in Liberty Center holding many different positions within the church. Elise was an avid NASCAR and Indianapolis 500 fan. She was an exceptional cook. Elise enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren along with traveling with her husband. On December 27, 1969 in Liberty Center, Elise married Jon C. Smith, they have shared 51 years of marriage. Survivors include her husband Jon C. Smith of Bluffton, daughter Christina L. Byanski (Kurt) of Anderson, IN, Jon C. Smith Jr. (Lisa) of Columbia City, IN, three grandchildren, Logan Smith of Wentzville, MO, Isabella Byanski of Anderson, and Layla Smith of Columbia City, a sister Michele Stafford (Terry) of Warren along with four nieces. She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother Kent Maddock. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 P.M. on Friday June 4, 2021 at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 on Saturday June 5, 2021 at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton with Pastor Barry Humble officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Bluffton. Memorials may be made to The Boehmer Methodist Church or the donor’s choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Friends can send online condolences to the family at www.thomarich.com.