Stefanie Smith

Stefanie April Smith, 39, passed away Monday, May 20th, 2019 at home under the care the Spectrum Health Hospice, with her family at her side. The daughter of Mary & Anthony Wydeck, she was born September 14, 1979 in Houston, Texas. Stefanie will be remembered for her tremendous heart and the care she took of those she loved. She was known as the 'neighborhood mom' for anyone who needed her. Stefanie had a wicked sense of humor that will be missed by many. Surviving are children, Marissa Smith, and Mark Houtman II; granddaughter, Claire Smith; parents; sister Melissa Vredevoogd; brothers, Tony Wydeck, and Herb Wydeck & Marla Kreps; best friends, Jannuary Paine, Melanie Iler, and Stacy Schuel; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Honoring her wishes cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held from 2 - 5 P.M. on Saturday, June 8th, 2019 at Raceway Park, White Cloud. In lieu of flowers, the family asks everyone to bring a dish to pass for the potluck honoring Stefanie. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Stefanie Smith, please visit our flower store.