Shirley M. Smiley

Shirley M. Smiley
October 16, 1949 - October 16, 2024 

Shirley M. Smiley, 75, Ledbetter, Kentucky, formerly of Michigan City, IN passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 2:36 pm in her home. 

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, November 15, 2024 at Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, IN.  Private burial will take place in Greenwood Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Friday at the funeral chapel.    

She was born October 16, 1949 in Michigan City, IN to the late George and Eleanor (Szymkowski) Benninghoff. 

Surviving are her husband, Dennis Smiley; son, Michael (Patricia) Cunningham of Michigan City, IN; step-daughter , Nancy of Florida; step-son, Craig (Janine) Smiley of Westville, IN; two sisters, Arlene Wegiel and Mary (Owen) Hurley both of La Porte, IN; brother, George (Connie) Benninghoff of La Porte, IN; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and great-great-nephews.    

Shirley retired from Sullair Corp. She enjoyed reading, cooking and flower gardening.

Contributions may be made to St. Jude's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 or to Michiana Humane Society, 722 Indiana Highway 212, Michigan City, IN 46360. 

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