"Rusty: So,so sorry to hear about Kim (Bob). Do u remember we called her that? Always made you laugh. Oh, and the Scout ,we road it in the back of your house.... Too many memories to talk about on line. Bob and I will come visit soon. Love. Denise and Bob Schroeder"
In loving memory of
Kimberly Smith
July 9, 2016
Kimberly Sue Smith, age 39, of Quincy, died Saturday, July 9, 2016, at 8:10 pm in her home.
Kimberly was born May 7, 1977 in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Gerald Leffers and Pamela and Rusty Merkel.
Kimberly loved fishing, gardening, cooking, collecting frogs, and spoiling her dog, Dezie..
Survivors include: four children, Taylor Leffers, Lauren, Megan, and Madelyn Smith all of Lewistown, MO; her step-father, Rusty Merkel of Quincy; four sisters, Michelle (Scott) Attebery, Deana Leffers, Lacy (Nathan) Moore all of Quincy, and Shelly (Chris) Lewis of Manhattan, IL; a brother, Dan Merkel of Chicago, IL; her maternal grandmother, Norma Ancell of Quincy; her life long best friend, Melissa Boyer Avery of Massachusetts; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Kimberly was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald Leffers and Pamela Ancell Merkel and her maternal grandfather, James Ancell.
Services: 1:00 pm Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with Rev. Jim Dennis officiating.
Visitation: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Saturday July 16, 2016 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home
Memorials: To the family for funeral expenses.
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"So sorry for your loss Rusty and to entire family"
"Dear Family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Kimberly and send you my sincere condolences. May you find comfort from God's word at Revelation 21:3,4 and John 5:28,29. Heartfelt prayers are with you and your family."
"To Taylor and Family, The RCIA & VBS Community members at Mary Immaculate and the Catholic Newman Center in Kirksville send our deepest prayers to you during this sad time."
"To The Family, We are so deeply sad about the loss of our Beautiful Kimberly, she will always be missed in our hearts. I have known Kimberly all her life and she is one of God's special people that can light up a room with her smile and warm personality. Our thoughts and tears are with you all during this time of sorrow and pain. Our forever Love to all,"