Notifications

No notifications
We will send an invite after you submit!

Mary's obituary

Mary Lynn Smith (Ryder) passed away on Wednesday, April 1st, 2020 at the age of 30 in her home in Spirit Lake, Iowa.
Mary Smith was born March 13th, 1990 in Ely Minnesota to Luthera and Carl Smith. She graduated from Virginia High School in 2008. Mary previously lived in Babbitt MN, Virginia MN, Mankato MN, as well as in the states of South Dakota and Iowa.
Mary’s number one priority in life was her children and she loved them very much. She also enjoyed camping, concerts, being outdoors, and being with her family and friends.
Mary is survived by her children Keilo Riihiluoma, Connor Kremer. Her mother, Luthera (Palmer) Smith. Her father, Carl Smith. Sisters: Melissa Smith, Betty Smith, Frances (Eric) Gunderson. Brothers: Charlie Smith, Carl Smith. Her step-sister and step-brother Millennium Rankin and Donald Rankin (respectively). Her grandfather, Gary (Sandy) Palmer. Numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces, Nephews, and Foster Family members.
Mary is preceded in death by foster parents John and Val Sherman. Grandmothers: Dorothy Smith and Betty Palmer.
Burial is set for Friday, July 31st, 2020 at Argo Cemetery in Babbitt MN at 2:00 pm. Also there will be a celebration of life on Saturday, August 1st, 2020 from 12:00 pm-4:00pm at the Babbitt Birch Lake Beach.

Print this obituary

Order a beautiful PDF you can print and save or share.

Want to stay updated?

Get notified when new photos, stories and other important updates are shared.
Flower

Send flowers

Share your sympathy. Send flowers from a local florist to Mary's family or funeral.
Helping hands

Add to her legacy

Please consider a donation to any cause of your choice.

Memories & condolences

I came here a few years later to write about my relationship with my mom. I didn’t see her as often as I wish I did due…
I came here a few years later to write about my relationship with my mom. I didn’t see her as often…
I came here a few years later to write about my relationship wit…

Mary was a Shiny Star to those that knew Her

Rip Sweet Mary!!! Mr.B

Mary was a Shiny Star to those that knew Her

Rip Sweet Mary!!! Mr.B

Mary was a Shiny Star to those that knew Her

Rip Sweet Mary!!! Mr…

Mary was once my girlfriend back in 2011. I got the honor and pleasure to know Mary and her beautiful daughter Kelio. …
Mary was once my girlfriend back in 2011. I got the honor and pleasure to know Mary and her beauti…
Mary was once my girlfriend back in 2011. I got the honor and p…
It breaks my heart that I will not be able to attend the services and think about Mary daily. I wish I could snap my fi…
It breaks my heart that I will not be able to attend the services and think about Mary daily. I wis…
It breaks my heart that I will not be able to attend the service…

Share your memories

Post a photo, tell a story, or leave your condolences.

Get grief support

Connect with others in a formal or informal capacity.
×

Stay in the loop

Mary Smith