Obituaries

January 21, 1989 to May 31, 2013

WINAMAC - Alicia Marie Smidler, 24, West Lafayette, formerly of Beavercreek, OH, passed away at 9:15 a.m., Friday, May 31,  as the result of an automobile accident at 2900 North River Road in West Lafayette.

She was born Jan. 21, 1989 in Winamac, to Frederick E. and Debra Kay Button Smidler of St. Joseph, Mich., who survive.

Also surviving are:
Michael Herman Smidler, St. Joseph, MI, Brother
Herman and Norma Houston Smidler, Monticello, Paternal Grandparents
Melvin E. and Cleta Sue Smith Button, Winamac, Maternal Grandparents
Elizabeth Sera Button, Winamac, Maternal Great Grandmother
Deb (Larry) Winter, Winamac, Aunt
Susan (Elsworth) Griffith, Austin, TX, Aunt
Frank (Trudy) Smidler, Stoughton, WI, Uncle
Steve (Cindy) Smidler, Raleigh, NC, Uncle
Chris (Sally) Smidler, Francesville, Uncle
Jeff (Sharon) Smidler, Richmond, VA, Uncle
Bunnie (Curt) Daughtery, Star City, Aunt
Melvin F. (Karen) Button, Winamac, Uncle
Several Cousins

Preceded in death by:
John Melvin Button, Cousin

Miss Smidler spent most of her life in Beavercreek, OH. She graduated from Beavercreek High School in 2007. While at Beavercreek High School she was a member of the National Honor Society and graduated with an honors diploma. Her passion was cheerleading and coaching young athletes. She attended Purdue University and graduated in May 2013, with both a bachelor of science and bachelor of arts degrees. She was a member of Phi Mu Sorority. While attending Purdue, she worked as a server at BW3's. She was preparing to enter law school. She loved animals. She had a passion for traveling and had many friends around the world. She will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends.

Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday (June 5), at the funeral home with Robert Conn officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to the Alicia Smidler Animal Rescue Have-A-Heart Memorial Fund, Fifth-Third Bank, 53 S. Second Street, Lafayette, IN 47901.