Laurie Schmitz

Laurie Schmitz

Laurie Schmitz, 57, of Decatur, died Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Rogers.

She was born Aug. 20, 1963, in Bronx, N.Y. She served proudly for the United States Army. On May 28, 2005, she married Bill Schmitz at Faith Bible Church in Gravette. She was a committed Christian, loyal wife and active patriot.

She is survived by her husband, Bill Schmitz of the home; sister, Krysta Wallrauch of Cincinnati, Ohio; mother-in-law, Linda Schmitz of Gravette; and sister-in-law, Donna Schmitz of Gravette.

A celebration of her life was held at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 8, at Covenant Church of Siloam Springs, with Pastor Tad Thompson officiating. Arrangements were by Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home of Siloam Springs.