Marion K. Smith

Marion K. Smith, age 78 of Kenosha passed away on Sunday, March 20th, 2022 at Hospice Alliance House in Pleasant Prairie, WI surrounded by her loving family.

Born on January 31st, 1944 in Madison WI, she was the daughter of Thomas and Rosamond Querns (Hull).   She was educated in the schools of Kenosha and graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School in 1962.

Marion worked in the pharmaceutical industry and was employed at Abbott and Hospira, working at Abbott for 25 years and then Hospira until her retirement in 2011.

Marion enjoyed gardening and scrapbooking and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She volunteered for Meals on Wheels and also participated in transporting patients to and from their appointments.

She is survived by her sons, Jeffery and Bradley Smith, daughters, Jennifer (Steve) Heinzen and Monica (Joel) Biddle; her grandchildren: Lindsey Smith, Justin Smith, Alana Biddle, Jared Heinzen and Marisa Heinzen; step-grandchildren: Krista Heinzen and Kyle Heinzen and sister Virginia Querns.  She is also survived by her loving dog Sunshine.

Marion is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Robert Querns and her sister Jean Ebben.

Funeral services for Marion will be held on Friday, March 25th, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Kemper Center – Founders Hall (6501 3rd Avenue). Visitation will be held on Friday in Founders Hall from 9:30 AM until the time of services. Burial will follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Hospice Alliance or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Casey Family Options Funerals and Cremations

Stephen P. Casey, Owner/Funeral Director

(262) 653-0667

www.CaseyFamilyOptions.com

Thoughts for Marion K. Smith;

  • To her family,
    My deepest condolences, may she rest in heavenly peace. Marion was a dear friend and neighbor going back to high school and oh my the things we all did, good of course but I’ll never tell, lol.
    I’ll miss you, until we meet again.

  • Scott Smith says:

    To Marion’s family, your mother was a delight to all who worked with her at Abbott, always placing the interests and needs of others before her own. May all of you, Marion’s descendants, find the same joy, laughter, and kindness exhibited by her to you, the people she loved most dearly!
    God bless you and my deepest condolences to each one of you.

  • Fred Baisden says:

    To all of Marion’s family. I offer my deepest condolences. Your mom, grandmother and sister was a wonderful lady. She looked after all of the Sales Force at Abbott and Hospira. All of you were her pride and joy, especially the grandchildren. She will be missed. Remember the good times and have comfort that she is in a better place.

  • Sandy Biscardi says:

    I have such precious childhood memories of your mom, she was a dear friend and a beautiful person. I’m so sorry for your loss, I know her children were her life and all of you returned that love. May she rest in peace and perpetual light shine upon her.

  • Vickie Alston says:

    Jennifer, I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She will always be with you in your memories. That is how you keep her alive. God and the memories of your mother is whats going to get you through. I will be praying for God’s comfort for you and your family. Love Vickie Alston

  • Nevala family says:

    Our very deepest sympathy to your entire family. Your mom was always very kind to us when we were growing up in our neighborhood and she had such a contagious smile. May her angel wings surround you for comfort and guide you to peace.

  • David Miller says:

    To all of Marion’s family. I offer my deepest condolences. Marion was such great help to me when I was just starting my career at Abbott and then with Hospira. She always had words of encouragement and support. She will be missed.

  • Beth George says:

    To Marion’s family, I am so sorry to hear of Marion’s passing. She was such a kind and wonderful person to work with. She was always so patient and helpful to everyone.
    My condolences to all of you.

  • Marion was a wonderful person and a joy to work with at Abbott. She always had a cheerful attitude and nothing was too much trouble for her.
    From the start of her career, I knew she would be a tremendous asset to Abbott and her fellow employees. She will be missed by family and friends. My sincere condolences to the family. May the Lord bless your memories of her each day

  • Steve Johnson says:

    The passing of this classy, nice lady is a major loss, especially to her family. Her Abbott/Hospira friends appreciated her and she was a HUGE asset to both organizations.

  • Beth Carmichael says:

    I am so sorry for your loss. Marion was a wonderful lady and the utmost professional. I am so happy that I was blessed to know her and to work with her. I know she will be missed terribly by all of you.

  • KAREN E WOLFF says:

    To Marion’s Family
    With heartfelt condolences, I am very sorry to hear of Marion’s passing. I worked with Marion at Abbott and Hospira. She was a very kind and friendly Lady who took good care of the HPD sales force with extreme pleasure. May her memory be a blessing to each life she touched.

  • Karen Martinez says:

    To Marion’s family
    I am so very sad that Marion has passed. She was very special to me through my first 14 years at Abbott and after. She was always a 2nd mom to me and helped me immensely when I lost my mom. We often talked about family and she was so proud of her children and grandchildren. I was honored to have worked along side of her and have her as a dear friend. I loved her dearly and she will be missed. Im so sorry for your loss.

  • Christine Russian says:

    I am so sorry to hear about Marion’s passing. She was a classy lady that I had the honor of working with in Sales Services. She always spoke so highly of her family and the flowers that she would plant in the spring.

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Rest in Peace.

  • Laura Schmidt Rozzoni says:

    Mrs. Smith was one of the nicest moms i ever knew. I’m so glad I had the privilege to be around her when I was younger. She will always be in my childhood memories…♡

  • Chuck Marcaccio says:

    My deepest sympathy and condolences. Marion was an absolute joy. Her smile and kindness uplifted all those who knew her. She had a servant’s heart, always willing to help out those on the Abbott and Hospira teams. If you knew Marion, you knew how much she loved and how proud she was her children and grandchildren! I was truly blessed and am grateful to have known and worked with her. Peace and God Bless.

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