Marilee “Lee” Cummings Smith

Lee Smith, 73, of Munster, IN passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2009 due to complication from heart surgery. She is survived by her husband of 51 years: C. Jerome Smith; daughters: Mary Kimberly Smith Gamez and Sarah Lee (Anthony) Portone; sons: Peter J. (Charlene) Smith, Terrance J. Smith and Michael S. (Laura) Smith; grandchildren: Ramona Lee, Madeline, Jesse, Peter, Shaun, Julia, Michael, Mackenzie, Riley, Christian, Cole, Emily, Jack and Jenna; 5 great grandchildren; brother: James R. (Late Joan) Cummings; sister: Caryl (James) Mangan; many nieces, nephews and friends; preceded in death by her parents: Dr. Robert and Gladys Cummings; sister: Lou Bedell. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 2:00-5:00 & 7:00-9:00 PM at Kish Funeral Home 10000 Calumet Ave. (next to Fitness Pointe) Munster, IN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 10:00 AM at St. Maria Goretti Church, 500 Northgate Dr. Dyer, IN. Lee was a founding member of the Junior Association at St. Margaret Hospital, volunteered as a patient representative at St. Margaret Hospital and Founded Companion Care Inc. But this was only a small part of this great ladies life. She was committed to her family, friends and the Lord. Lee was a great mother, wife and Nana to her grandchildren. She loved traveling around the country to visit family and friends and brought kindness and compassion to all that met her. Lee enjoyed her prayer group and was active in the Cursillo movement for many years. She also felt it was very important to be a steady contributor to the Children’s Fund and the Humane Society. Lee was an exceptional artist specializing in water colors and needle point; where she created many beautiful works. She never shied away from a challenge including working with special needs children and mentoring young couples in the Pre-Cana program. Lee was welcomed into the lives of countless people where her genuine affection and sincere interest was so welcomed. She loved everybody the same with all her being. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Share Foundation in her memory would be appreciated.