Mary Ellen Cardinel-Smith

Birth date: Dec 14, 1952 Death date: Jun 25, 2008

Mary Ellen Cardinel-Smith, age 55, of Spring Lake passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at her home. She was born December 14, 1952, in Grand Rapids to Raymond and Eleanor (Ignatowski) Antecki. She married Roderick H. Smith on Jul Read Obituary

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Anonymous

925w ago

Mom, I could never imagine life without you and never wanted to, and I still can't. I know that you are with me, but it still hurts to not see your smiles or feel you hugs or hear your "I love you's". You know that I am a fixer, and this one is out of my hands. I will miss you every moment until I see you again, and I will take care of those who need taking care of. You have always been able to count on me, and that will never change. Everytime you see me crying that you are gone, know that each tear means that I love you, and I know you have been over me, so I love you a whole lot. Be with us until we can be with you, because this is an emptiness that only you can fill. Know that the kids are devastated and give me the strength to take care of their sadness because I am not as strong as you always thought I was. I am thinking of you always...
Love your babe forever and always,
Missi##imported-begin##Missi##imported-end##

Anonymous

927w ago

I'm so sorry to hear about Mary Ellen. I haven't known her well since we moved to the Twin Cities 22 years ago. I remember our child hood though; very vivid memories of the Bonczyks and the Anteckis getting together a lot. I remember Mary Ellen as being a lot of fun. She was one of my favorite cousins. It doesn't seem that long ago that we were hanging out as kids on Fuller Ave, in old GR. Life is really short, but mary Ellen really lived a lot in her 55 years on this earth. I am sure she is resting peacefully now!##imported-begin##Steve Bonczyk##imported-end##

Anonymous

927w ago

Dear Rod I am so sorry for your loss, I only met your wife once at your Mom's funeral. You both seemed very happy, I wish you had her longer. Please feel free to email me!!! Hows the rest of the family? I miss Sue a hole lot and I hope she is healthy and happy too. Love to you and all your family Denise##imported-begin##Denise Noell (Christner)##imported-end##

Anonymous

927w ago

Rod, words can not express how my heart is breaking for you, for your loss. I remember when I met Mary (at Billy's wedding) she came up and said "I'm a huggie person", and gave me a big welcoming hug. How sweet she was at first meeting. You deserved her and she you. You are in my prayers, always. Love, Val & Jay##imported-begin##Val McKay##imported-end##

Anonymous

927w ago

I am glad that I got to see you again a few weeks ago, for the first time in a few years. I missed you a lot, and it was so refreshing to my memories of you, to see your face. I wish that it was not such a short visit, and that I was able to spend more time with you then. Had I known that it was the last time that I was ever going to see you, I would'nt have let you go when I was hugging you. Your were such a beautiful person, loving, caring, and full of so much life even when your health was not good. You have touched the hearts of many people, and I will never forget you because I was one of them, I love you, Aunt Mary##imported-begin##Pete Morgan##imported-end##

Anonymous

927w ago

Dear Rod
Our thought and pray are with you. Mary Ellen will be miss. she was a great lady and just a sweet person.if you need anything please let us know. mary ellen was angel on earth and now she is a angel in heaven and she will alwaya be with you. we will miss her.

Love Jeff and Annabelle Mumaugh##imported-begin##Jeff& Joe Mumaugh, Annabelle Mumaugh, ##imported-end##

Anonymous

927w ago

Craig ... We are all sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. It appears that many of her attributes have and will continue to live on through the way you live your life. Although this may be one of life's 'three-putts' ... Let her spirit carry you onto the 'next hole' to once again shoot for that elusive soaring eagle.

Members of the Thursday league.##imported-begin##Candlestone Golf League##imported-end##

Anonymous

927w ago

Rod, I can't begin to tell you how much you meant to Mary and how much you mean to all of our Family. Mary has had some hard times in her life and she was very fortunate to have you to lift her up these during these last years. Mary and I had our ups and downs like every sibling, but we knew we could count on each other always. She had a sense of humor beyond compare. She laughed at herself and made you laugh at yourself. Suddenly things just got silly. Serious Hallmark, sentimental memories ... maybe not many, but fun, loving, enjoying life memories ... by the ton. I will miss her greatly, I wish I had not wasted so much time just being me and had spent more time appreciating her just being Mary. I love you Rod, Missy, Craig, Scott,Dan, Jamie and all you grandkids of hers. Mary was fortunate to have a loving family in all of you.##imported-begin##Fran Wolters##imported-end##

Anonymous

927w ago

Missi, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Hold your head high as God is with your mom now in her resting place. Love you,
The other Missy :)##imported-begin##Missy Millard and Frank Mitchell##imported-end##

Anonymous

927w ago

Aunt Mary will be missed everyday. She wasnt the kind of woman you would soon forget. I am so very lucky to have had her in my life and living just down the street. If ever I needed to talk she was always right there, and no matter what my problem was, she could always make me laugh and forget any problems I may have had. My girls, Haily and Madison, miss her very much, and they may not know it now but they are very lucky to have had her in thier lives. As all of us were. My thoughts and prayers go to everyone. Anyone who has been blessed enough to have known her knows that they have lost someone very special. Aunt Mary was one of a kind without a doubt. Be strong Uncle Rod. We love You!##imported-begin##Jennifer Borgman##imported-end##

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