Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Smith, Linda Lou (Logel) January 13, 2020
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Sat. January 25, 2020

LINDA LOU SMITH, 77
Linda Lou Smith, 77, of Portland passed away peacefully on January 13, 2020. 
She was born on August 21, 1942, the daughter of J. Louis and Marian 
(Thurber) Logel of Williamston.

Preceding Linda in death were her parents, her husband, James A. Smith, 
sister, Mary Browers, brothers-in-law, Jerome Smith, Larry Klein, Chris 
Goodman Sr., Robert Shattuck, and sisters-in-law, Jewel Smith, Liz Gray, and 
Jeanette Shattuck.

Linda is survived by her four children, Julie (Scott) Hughes, of Portland, 
Pamela (Phil) Hill of Eagle, Steve (Sara) Smith of Eagle and James (aka 
Charlie) Smith of Portland, her four beautiful grandchildren, Emily Hill, 
Samantha Smith, Edward Hill and Shane Smith, her admired baby brother, Doug 
(Noreen) Logel Sr., her cherished lifetime friend, Liz Courtier, sisters-in-
law, Rita Klein, Pat Goodman, Marlyn Smith, Evelyn Smith, and several nieces 
an nephews.

Linda was a graduate of Williamston High School and married James A. Smith on 
February 8, 1964, to which they celebrated 51 fabulous years. Linda worked 
for the Portland Police Department as a dispatcher for 20 years and was a 
member of the Fraternal Order of Police lodge 157. In retirement, she spent 
time volunteering and served as past president for both the Portland 
Community Fund and most recently with the Portland food Bank. She will be 
remembered for her love to decorate and for hosting the best Fourth of July 
gatherings at Houghton Lake.

Linda's family received friends and family at the Lehman funeral Home from 4-
7 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2020. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 
St. Patrick Catholic Church at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 17, 2020. For those 
wishing, memorial contributions may be made to the Portland Food Bank, in 
honor of Linda. Condolences may be left to her family at 
lehmanfuneralhome.com

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