Mary Smith (nee Krell) age 63 years, of West Bend passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 27, 2015.

She was born on June 6, 1951, in West Bend to Sylvester and Dorothy (nee Monday) Krell. Mary was raised in Newburg and graduated from West Bend High School class of 1969. Mary married Don Smith at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Newburg May 2, 1970. She was employed with the West Bend School District as a Special Education Teachers Aide for 26 years. She had previously worked at Amity Leather. Mary enjoyed traveling, reading, baking, scrapbooking, chasing after grandkids, and spending time with family and friends.

Mary is survived by her husband Don; children Sara (Jeff) Baker, and Ryan; grandchildren Maddison, Isabella, Callaghan, and Ava Baker. Further survived by her brother Ellis Krell; sister-in-law Judy Krell, sister-in-law Sharon (Ric) Jakobi, and brother-in-law Skip (Joann) Smith; nieces and nephews Tim Krell, Kerry Krell and Jason Krell, Amy Bova, Marla Arundle, Greta Arndt, and Clinton Krell. Also survived by great nieces and nephews and her canine companion Bailey.

Preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Roger and Ron Krell; and brother-in-law Robert Smith, Jr.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 5pm on Thursday, April 30 at Holy Angels Catholic Church (138 N. 8 Avenue, West Bend). Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday, April 30 from 2pm until time of Mass. Interment will take place at Holy Angels Cemetery. Memorials to the Holy Angels School Trust Fund would be appreciated.