She is survived by her children, James A. Smith Jr., Laurie (Tom)Tanczos, grandchildren Kristin (Phil) Reinick, Taylor Tanczos, James A. (Rachel) Smith II, step-grandchildren Aaron(Tara)Tanczos, Megan(Nate) Shank. Great grandchildren Reese Christine, Crue and Grady Reinick, Amelia James Smith and great step grandchildren Kaden and Kylie Shank.
She is preceded in death by her parents Oscar and Mary Bergstrom, her first husband James A Smith, 2nd husband Edward Kozlowski, brothers Charles (Marion), Oscar (Wanda) another sister-in-law Marie.
Christy was a member over 60 years at Peace Lutheran Church. Her family meant everything to her. She worked for many years, and retired, from Palisades Nuclear Power Plant. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, aunt, sister and a friend. She loved all the family get together’s every 4th of July and Christmas. Her favorite saying: “Life is good”.
Christy requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Al-Van Humane Society in her memory for all the precious animals she had through the years.
To view Christy’s personal web page please visit www.starksfamilyfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel of Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 269-637-0333.