JANET MAE (FETTERLY) SMITH, 89 of Menominee, MI passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026. She was born on January 22, 1937 in Marinette, WI to Phillip John Fetterly and Almira Rachel (Gallagher) Fetterly. Janet graduated from Peshtigo High School in 1955. Janet married Donald “Butch” Smith on August 10, 1957. They resided in Menominee, MI and were blessed with six children.
Most of Janet’s working career was spent at Bay Area Medical Center in Marinette. She was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church in Menominee where she served as a Deacon and a member of Presbyterian Women. She was also a member of GFWC Menominee Woman’s Club and a volunteer at the Rainbow House in Marinette. Janet was an avid reader and spent many hours at Spies Public Library. Her other hobbies included needle work, sewing and spending time with her grandchildren.
Janet is survived by her children: Lori J. (Kim) Barrette of Peshtigo, WI, Gary J. (Mary Clarice) Smith of Lansing, MI, Linda J. Smith of Rome, IN, Lana J. (Robert) Baeten of Stokesdale, NC, Gregory J. (Karen) Smith of Gladstone, MI and Geoffrey J. (Sheri) Smith of Marinette, WI. She is further survived by her grandchildren: Brittany (Jon) Nor, Brandon (Amy) Barrette, Amanda Baeten, Megan Smith and Alex Smith; and 5 great grandchildren.
Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Phillip and Almira Fetterly; and her husband: Donald “Butch” Smith.
Visitation for Janet will be held at Cadieu Funeral Home in Menominee on Wednesday April 1, 2026 from 10:30 am until time of Funeral Service at 12:30 pm with Pastor Keith Schroeder officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Menominee.
Memorials for Janet can be made to First Presbyterian Church and Spies Public Library.
The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at Luther Home and Heartland Hospice for the wonderful care given to our mother.
