Service Information
Florence “Sue” M. Smith, age 80, of Fairfax, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at her home in Fairfax.
Funeral Service will be Saturday, April 4, 2026, 3:00 P.M., at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fairfax, with interment in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1:00-3:00 P.M., ALL at the church on Saturday.
Obituary
Florence “Sue” Marie Smith was born on February 18, 1946, in Tracy, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Lawrence VanHorn and Marie Visker. Sue was baptized as an infant and was confirmed in her youth. She received her education in Tracy, Minnesota.
On August 20, 1960, Sue was united in marriage to Dallas Smith at the First Baptist Church in Hastings, Minnesota. After their marriage, the couple resided in St. Paul Park, Minnesota, Stewart, Gibbon, New Ulm and in 2003, they moved to Fairfax. Sue was employed as a PCA and Nursing Assistant. Sue and Dallas were blessed with five children, Wanda, James, Linda, Robert and Lisa. The couple shared 54 years of marriage until Dallas passed away on November 14, 2014.
Sue was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fairfax and Living Word Church in Redwood Falls. Her faith was very important to her.
Sue loved camping and fishing. She enjoyed barbeques in the backyard, traveling, and going to Jackpot Junction. Sue cherished the time she spent with her family.
Sue passed away at her home on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the age of 80 years. Blessed be her memory.
Sue is survived by her:
Children, Wanda Suchy and her husband, Donald of Battle Lake, MN,
James Smith and his significant other, Daisy Geisler of Sleepy Eye, MN,
Linda McDonald and her husband, Thomas of Redwood Falls, MN,
Robert Smith of Fairfax, MN, and
Lisa Valnes and her husband, Monte of Dilworth, MN;
Grandchildren, Crystal (Dave) Gitter, Joshua (Erica) Suchy, Samantha (Pejmon) Nadimi, Sarah Smith and special friend, Brian, Amy (Mark) Forcier, Denise (Junior) Vela, Mitchell Smith, Stephanie Knoebel and special friend, Richard, Robert (Selah) Smith, Sabrina Troff, Hope Smith, Randy (Marcedes) Reffitt, Ricky Rice;
Many great-grandchildren;
Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Sue was preceded in death by her Parents, Lawrence VanHorn and Marie Visker; Husband, Dallas Smith; Grandson, Daniel Smith, Great-grandson, Jaden Sander; Brothers, Roger DeYoung and Wayne DeYoung.
Dawn Michelle vigil says
Love you aunt Sue. I will miss you so much
Dave Skorka says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. Our families go back a very long way to Lawson Avenue and hanging out with Dennis Cook and the rest of us in what I used to call Wooler’s alley. It has been a blessing to keep in touch with Bob and Jim throughout the years on Facebook. Wanda, Jim, Linda, Bob and Lisa, my heart is with you and your loved ones. You all can have peace knowing that she has finally joined your dad. May the peace of our Lord be with you all. Rest in peace, Sue Smith. You have finally joined your Dallas. God bless you all!