Blanche Lydia Smith
Blanche Lydia Smith, age 86, of Friendship, Wisconsin died Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Villa Pines Living
Center in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Per Blanche’s request no services will be held. Interment will be at Easton Cemetery.
Blanche was born September 29, 1930 in Westfield, Wisconsin to William and Mildred (Hayes) Reichhoff.
Blanche enjoyed baking, cooking for her friends and family, fishing, and working in her garden.
Blanche was a member of Snider Richardson American Legion Auxiliary #273.
Memorials may be directed in Blanche’s memory to her family.
Blanche was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mildred; first husband, Elmer Stanley Skirowski Sr.; 2nd husband, Darwin Smith; son, Elmer Stanley Skirowski Jr.; sister, June Gulrud; brother, Bob Hayes; and brother-in-law, Bob Kunkel.
Survivors:
Daughter: Virginia (Russell) King of Adams, Wisconsin
Brother: William (Ellen) Reichhoff of Eagle, Wisconsin
Sister: Shirley Kunkel of Janesville, Wisconsin
Sister: Rose (Victor) Baumel of Adams, Wisconsin
Sister: Jane (John) Boer of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Robyn (Don) Skelton of Adams, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchild: Dallas King
Great-Grandchild: Donald Skelton Jr.
Great-Grandchild: Dawson Skelton
Sister-in-law: Shirley Hayes of Dalton, Wisconsin
Further survived by other family and many good friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Virginia and Robyn, So sorry to hear about Blanche. We will sure miss her. Glad we got to see her in Sept. We talked a lot by phone. Robyn glad you got her a phone. She sure enjoyed it a lot.
Sorry for you loss. I went to school with Blanch. She was so nice.
So sorry for your loss. I was lucky to have met Blanche when I was a residen at villa pines after a stroke. We became friends. She helped me more than she knew. She will be missed.
Virginia and Robyn, so sorry about Aunt Blanche’s passing. I’m sure my Mom and her are catching up on everything. She helped me so much with childcare for Matt and Kristyn when they were young. I’ll never forget her.
robyn sorry for your loss she was one of my favorite residence at villa that i took care of she will be missed dearly
Deepest sympathy to all of you during this time!
Robyn and family…so sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear cousin Blanche passed away. She was always so jolly when she would bring Mom fresh vegetables from her garden. She was always a very hard worker but always had time for family and friends.
Blanche’s family & all her sisters & brother- We really admired Blanche. She was a hard working & good hearted woman. May God & memories be with you at this time. We will miss her smiles. Rest in peace dear cousin.
Very sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts of comfort and peace to all of you.
I remember Blanche from the Villa when Mom was there. My thoughts are with you as you remember this wonderful lady.
So sorry for your loss Blanche was a treasure to have around.We knew Blanche from Villa Pines when we did bingo.
Sorry for your loss
Prayers Virginia and Russ she will be greatly missed
Please accept our condolences just know that we are here for you all and please do not hesitate to reach out especially during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear our Mom has passed. Thoughts are with you and all rest of your family.
Sorry for your loss.
So sorry for ur loss she was a wonderful lady
Deepest Sympathy to your family.
So sorry on your loss
Virginia, and family so sorry for your loss, she was a sweet lady. . You and your family are in my prayers. .