Obituaries
Diane Joy Wroblewski
Diane Joy Wroblewski, 73 of Midland, passed away
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at her home. She was born June 13, 1950 in
Detroit, daughter of the late Alexander and Jennie (Machniewicz)
Wroblewski.
Diane grew up
in Detroit and graduated from Cass Technical High School. She went on
to attend the University of Michigan earning a Bachelors in Chemistry
and a Masters in Library Science. Soon after, Diane was offered a
position at Dow Chemical Company, prompting her move to Midland. She
worked as an environmental technologist, retiring after over 30 years.
Diane had a great love for travel and went on numerous trips with
lifelong friend, JoAnn Rummler. She also enjoyed her time spent in
northern Michigan traversing nature with her family.
Diane is survived by her brother, Leonard (Lydia) Wroblewski; sister, Judy (Ken) Huculak; nieces, Andrea (Roman) Jakubowycz and Jennifer Brown; nephew, Peter Wroblewski; and great nieces and nephews, Matthew Brown, Autumn Brown, Kaitlyn Brown, Matthew Wroblewski, and Michael Wroblewski.
Diane’s family will receive friends at the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, located 7707 Middlebelt Road (South of Ann Arbor Trail), on Monday, May 6, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. ~ 8:00 p.m.
Funeral Services will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from the funeral home. Diane’s final resting place will be at Grand Lawn Cemetery, Detroit Michigan.
Carolyn Sue Smith
Mrs. Carolyn Sue (Cecil) Smith, age 85, a resident of Lockesburg, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, Nena, and friend.
Carolyn was born on September 8, 1938, in Lockesburg to the late Jessie Opal Wilder. She was a graduate of Lockesburg High School. On August 16, 1958, she married the love of her life, the late Robert Lewis Smith. They resided in Lockesburg, Arkansas, and were blessed with five children: Andy, Morgan, Lynn (whom she called Beverly), Matt, and Ray.
Carolyn worked at the Bank of Lockesburg for many years. After her retirement, she spent her time spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They brought so much joy to her life. She loved quilting, sewing, cooking, working in her yard, and tending to her flower beds. She loved to cook for her family and always looked forward to Sunday afternoon lunch and holidays. She would prepare a large meal and then sit on the front porch visiting and watching the kids play in the yard. She loved her family dearly and gave the best hugs.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband Robert Lewis Smith, her mother Jessie Opal Wilder, her sister Martha Helen Hollis, one son Morgan Smith, two daughters-in-law, Annie and Sherry Smith, and one granddaughter, Carrie Tollett.
She is survived by her children; Andy Smith, Lynn (Mike) Tollett, Matt (Kim) Smith, Ray (Melissa) Smith; one sister; Teresa Wilder; one brother-in-law; Terry (Ann) Smith; nine grandchildren; Lauren Smith, Jessica (Jason) Clay, Michael (Erica) Tollett, Kameron (Amy) Smith, Haylee (Chad) Roberts, Rachel Smith, Nicole (Tristan) Kropf, Luke Smith and Kade Smith; and 10 great-grandchildren; Hayden, Colby and Kutter Clay; Adalyn, Jackson and Waylon Tollett; Cassian Kropf; Paisley Roberts; and Michael and Korbin Smith.
Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Carolyn Smith will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Coulter Memorial Garden in Lockesburg with Bro. Jerrel Helms, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 7th at Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel.