Madeline J. Smith Obituary (1916 - 2008)

Madeline Janice Smith (Sharp) Madeline Janice Smith, 91, of Menomonie died Sunday, January 20, 2008 at the American Lutheran Home in Menomonie, WI. Madeline was born on December 11, 1916 to Vera and Robert Ward Sharp Sr. of Aberdeen, SD. She graduated from Aberdeen Central High School. She married Donald O. Smith in 1935 and had two children, Clyde and Janice. She was a loving wife and mother staying at home to raise her children. After Donald's discharge from the service in 1945 as a double amputee, they moved to Wisconsin. She kept joy and laughter in her home through family and friends. Madeline is survived by her son Clyde (Dianne) Smith of Menomonie, WI; grandchildren Susan (John) Leschke, of Charlottesville, VA, Walt (Sharon) Alms of Austin, MN and Michael (Mary) Smith of Menomonie; great-grandchildren Brittany, Nick and Sara Alms of Austin, MN and Lauren, Sam and Madeline Smith of Menomonie, WI; one brother, Robert (Lollie) Sharp of Aberdeen, SD; two sisters, Vivian (Robert) Pellar of San Diego, CA and Mavis Steitzer of Fountain Hills, AZ. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of more than 50 years, Donald and her daughter Janice Alms. Services will be held at a later date in Aberdeen, SD. In lieu of memorials, the family suggests donations be made to the American Cancer Society. Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie assisted the family with local arrangements. To express condolences online, please visit obituaries at www.olsonfuneral.com