Residence: Monticello ( Buffalo area ), Indiana
Died: Saturday, March 02, 2013
Location: 11:44 a.m., at the Indiana University Health, White Memorial Hospital in Monticello, Indiana
 
 
Age: 90
Date of Birth: Thursday, March 23, 1922
Birth place:

 

 
Father: William Topp
 
Mother: Gertrude ( Ward ) Topp
 
Marital Status: Married
Resided in: Lived in the Buffalo area since 1983, coming from Lansing, Illinois
Funeral Date: Monday, March 04, 2013
Funeral Location: Private Family Graveside Services at the I.O.O.F. Riverview Cemetery in rural Monticello, Indiana
Clergy: Rev. Keith Raderstorf
Burial will take place:
I.O.O.F. Riverview Cemetery in rural Monticello, Indiana.
Visitation will be:
NO VISITATION OR SERVICES ARE SCHEDULED FOR THE PUBLIC. EVERYTHING IS PRIVATE FOR THE FAMILY.
Biographical Information:
After Betty married, she and her husband, Reid, moved to Lansing, Illinois, where they had lived for thirty-four (34) years. They moved back to the Buffalo area in 1983, after Reid's retirement. Betty had worked at the old RCA Factory in Monticello. She loved fishing, camping, and animals, especially cats. Betty was a nuturing soul. Her love was shown in the care she gave to her children, grandchildren, and family. She was an excellent mother and house keeper.
Special Services:
Memorial Information: Donations may be given to Happy Tails of Buffalo, 8954 NW Shafer Drive, Monticello, Indiana, 47960. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Marriage Information: On September 18, 1948, at the Monon United Methodist Church in Monon, Indiana, she married Reid L. Smith. He survives.
Survivors include:
Husband, Reid L. Smith of Monticello (Buffalo area), Indiana; Sons, Terry Smith of Lansing, Illinois, and Dennis (wife Janet "Jan") Smith of Lake Village, Indiana; Grandchildren, Betty Schmelter, Mike (wife Kris) Smith, and Brian (wife Julie) Smith, all of Lake Dale, Indiana, Wendy Manees of Idaho, Meghan Smith of Munster, Indiana, and Kyle Smith of Lansing, Illinois; Step - Granddaughters, Tina Shirley of Florida, and Amanda Patrick of Lake Village, Indiana; Nine (9) Great Grandchildren; Sister, Norma Rayburn - Neighbors of Monon, Indiana; Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces, and Great Nephews.
Preceded in Death:
Parents, William and Gertrude (Ward) Topp
Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 ( 574 ) 583-8488