Isiah
Isiah T. Smalley
Isiah passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 at his home in Otsego.
He was born March 9, 1994 in Holland, the son of Gary and Rebecca (Johnson) Smalley. Isiah graduated from Western Michigan University where he had studied abroad in Italy and was president of the Entrepreneur Club. He had worked as manager at Arcadia Brewing Company in Kalamazoo until their closing. Isiah was a “foodie” and a dog lover. He enjoyed traveling, hiking, longboarding and spending time with his family and many friends.
Isiah had many close friends and his smile lit up a room when he walked in. He was always quick to make everyone laugh and to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He was a trusted and beloved friend to many.
Surviving are his parents; sisters, Jillian (Jason) Hickson and Kelly (Brian) Potter; biological siblings, Stephen, Janae, Jalynn, Jacobi and Jasmine Williams; nieces and nephews, Ethan, Ella, Kaitlyn and Brooklyn; grandparents, Richard and Wanita Johnson, Herbert Smalley and Byron and Brenda James along with many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mary Smalley.
Friends may visit with Isiah’s family starting at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at the Winkel Funeral Home in Otsego, until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Bob Hatfield officiating.
Burial will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego.
Contributions in memory of Isiah may be made to the Pet Resource Network of Otsego.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
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Penny Baker
September 21, 2019 at 2:24 pm
Oh Gary and Becky my heart is bleeding for you and yours!
Penny Browning Baker
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David Carter
September 21, 2019 at 3:30 pm
Words cannot adequately express my feelings of sorrow on hearing of Isiah’s passing. You and all the family are being held in my prayers and heart.
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Danene Shumaker
September 21, 2019 at 4:41 pm
With much love and many prayers
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Polly & Nick Madalinski
September 21, 2019 at 5:21 pm
We are praying for you, Smalley family. We love you very much. Our sincere condolences on the loss of your precious son.
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Jackie & Mike Schroeder
September 21, 2019 at 6:05 pm
So sorry for your loss We are thinking and praying for all of you. God bless you and family
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LaRayne Sweet
September 21, 2019 at 6:35 pm
I am so sorry for your loss, I love you
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John and Amy Glas and family
September 21, 2019 at 7:28 pm
Our sincere condolences.
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Linda Mccormick
September 21, 2019 at 7:57 pm
Gary I am so very sorry for your loss I have you in my prayers
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Nicole and Phil Kahler
September 21, 2019 at 8:49 pm
Gary, Becky, and family, We are truly sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you all.
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Judy Griffin
September 21, 2019 at 9:23 pm
Gary and Becky, my heart is shattered for you. Isiah was one of those people who was always glad to see you. He greeted me with a smile and a hug every time I saw him. From those Gilkey days to their HS graduation, our boys (Sean, Jordan, Zach, Dustan, and Isiah) were such great buddies. I will forever remember him at graduation. I wish I were closer, and I could come to give you a hug. Please know that you have not left my mind or my heart since I heard the news.
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Gail Roth
September 21, 2019 at 10:48 pm
My deepest condolences to Gary and Becky and the entire Smalley and Steinman family. My prayers are with you in this time of sadness.
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Lonnie and Carol Hampton
September 22, 2019 at 11:37 am
Our Prayers go out to you during this most difficult time. I can’t even imagine the pain you r feeling and the heartbreak. May god wrap his arms around and comfort you both.
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Bob and Loree Bagley
September 22, 2019 at 12:38 pm
Gary, so sorry for your loss. God’s Eternal Rest grant onto your son, and His strength and peace to your family.
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Tom and Betsy Judge
September 22, 2019 at 6:32 pm
Becky and Gary,
We were so saddened by the news of your loss. Our love and prayers are going out to you during this very sad time.
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Tom & Barb Wright
September 23, 2019 at 6:48 am
Gary and Becky,
We are so sorry for your loss. What a privilege to have watched Isiah grow up to be such a fine young man.
We always enjoyed it when he was around. He really could light up the room.
May God give peace and comfort to you and your family in this difficult time.
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Carl and Sarris Grant
September 23, 2019 at 2:02 pm
This world loves Isiah and he will forever be in our hearts. We pray his soul is at rest and send our thoughts and prayers to his incredible family. With love, Sarris and Carl.
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Rich Luczak
September 23, 2019 at 7:16 pm
I’m so sorry. Isiah was a good man, a kind and gentle soul. He left an impression on me and the world is a lesser place without him.
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Bill and Brooke Blett
September 24, 2019 at 7:26 am
Gary and Becky, our hearts break with you. Isiah’s infectious smile and happy go lucky attitude made everyone’s day brighter. The bond our boys had will forever have impacted my sons life. He will be missed and fondly remembered as a gentle soul. May God give you peace and comfort.
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Hank Caulder
September 24, 2019 at 2:07 pm
Gary, I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your son Isiah. I pray for you and Becky as you walk through these next days. Remember that Jesus has his strong, loving arms around you for your support. Turn to Him for comfort and peace.
May the love of God surround you!!
Hank Caulder
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Karla & David
May 2, 2020 at 3:03 am
Our Dearest neighbors the Smalley Family, we were shocked at this hardest news of a wonderful boy , precious Isiah’s passing! Just discovering this website. Our hearts are broken for you all, our deepest sympathies for all your moments and pain, we are truly sorry for your loss. Isiah presence have been truly missed, God of all comforts hold you dear to himself. The Kehrer Family
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He was born March 9, 1994 in Holland, the son of Gary and Rebecca (Johnson) Smalley. Isiah graduated from Western Michigan University where he had studied abroad in Italy and was president of the Entrepreneur Club. He had worked as manager at Arcadia Brewing Company in Kalamazoo until their closing. Isiah was a “foodie” and a dog lover. He enjoyed traveling, hiking, longboarding and spending time with his family and many friends.
Isiah had many close friends and his smile lit up a room when he walked in. He was always quick to make everyone laugh and to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He was a trusted and beloved friend to many.
Surviving are his parents; sisters, Jillian (Jason) Hickson and Kelly (Brian) Potter; biological siblings, Stephen, Janae, Jalynn, Jacobi and Jasmine Williams; nieces and nephews, Ethan, Ella, Kaitlyn and Brooklyn; grandparents, Richard and Wanita Johnson, Herbert Smalley and Byron and Brenda James along with many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mary Smalley.
Friends may visit with Isiah’s family starting at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at the Winkel Funeral Home in Otsego, until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Bob Hatfield officiating.
Burial will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego.
Contributions in memory of Isiah may be made to the Pet Resource Network of Otsego.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
.
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Condolence Messages
Penny Baker
September 21, 2019 at 2:24 pm
Oh Gary and Becky my heart is bleeding for you and yours!
Penny Browning Baker
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David Carter
September 21, 2019 at 3:30 pm
Words cannot adequately express my feelings of sorrow on hearing of Isiah’s passing. You and all the family are being held in my prayers and heart.
Reply
Danene Shumaker
September 21, 2019 at 4:41 pm
With much love and many prayers
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Polly & Nick Madalinski
September 21, 2019 at 5:21 pm
We are praying for you, Smalley family. We love you very much. Our sincere condolences on the loss of your precious son.
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Jackie & Mike Schroeder
September 21, 2019 at 6:05 pm
So sorry for your loss We are thinking and praying for all of you. God bless you and family
Reply
LaRayne Sweet
September 21, 2019 at 6:35 pm
I am so sorry for your loss, I love you
Reply
John and Amy Glas and family
September 21, 2019 at 7:28 pm
Our sincere condolences.
Reply
Linda Mccormick
September 21, 2019 at 7:57 pm
Gary I am so very sorry for your loss I have you in my prayers
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Nicole and Phil Kahler
September 21, 2019 at 8:49 pm
Gary, Becky, and family, We are truly sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you all.
Reply
Judy Griffin
September 21, 2019 at 9:23 pm
Gary and Becky, my heart is shattered for you. Isiah was one of those people who was always glad to see you. He greeted me with a smile and a hug every time I saw him. From those Gilkey days to their HS graduation, our boys (Sean, Jordan, Zach, Dustan, and Isiah) were such great buddies. I will forever remember him at graduation. I wish I were closer, and I could come to give you a hug. Please know that you have not left my mind or my heart since I heard the news.
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Gail Roth
September 21, 2019 at 10:48 pm
My deepest condolences to Gary and Becky and the entire Smalley and Steinman family. My prayers are with you in this time of sadness.
Reply
Lonnie and Carol Hampton
September 22, 2019 at 11:37 am
Our Prayers go out to you during this most difficult time. I can’t even imagine the pain you r feeling and the heartbreak. May god wrap his arms around and comfort you both.
Reply
Bob and Loree Bagley
September 22, 2019 at 12:38 pm
Gary, so sorry for your loss. God’s Eternal Rest grant onto your son, and His strength and peace to your family.
Reply
Tom and Betsy Judge
September 22, 2019 at 6:32 pm
Becky and Gary,
We were so saddened by the news of your loss. Our love and prayers are going out to you during this very sad time.
Reply
Tom & Barb Wright
September 23, 2019 at 6:48 am
Gary and Becky,
We are so sorry for your loss. What a privilege to have watched Isiah grow up to be such a fine young man.
We always enjoyed it when he was around. He really could light up the room.
May God give peace and comfort to you and your family in this difficult time.
Reply
Carl and Sarris Grant
September 23, 2019 at 2:02 pm
This world loves Isiah and he will forever be in our hearts. We pray his soul is at rest and send our thoughts and prayers to his incredible family. With love, Sarris and Carl.
Reply
Rich Luczak
September 23, 2019 at 7:16 pm
I’m so sorry. Isiah was a good man, a kind and gentle soul. He left an impression on me and the world is a lesser place without him.
Reply
Bill and Brooke Blett
September 24, 2019 at 7:26 am
Gary and Becky, our hearts break with you. Isiah’s infectious smile and happy go lucky attitude made everyone’s day brighter. The bond our boys had will forever have impacted my sons life. He will be missed and fondly remembered as a gentle soul. May God give you peace and comfort.
Reply
Hank Caulder
September 24, 2019 at 2:07 pm
Gary, I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your son Isiah. I pray for you and Becky as you walk through these next days. Remember that Jesus has his strong, loving arms around you for your support. Turn to Him for comfort and peace.
May the love of God surround you!!
Hank Caulder
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Karla & David
May 2, 2020 at 3:03 am
Our Dearest neighbors the Smalley Family, we were shocked at this hardest news of a wonderful boy , precious Isiah’s passing! Just discovering this website. Our hearts are broken for you all, our deepest sympathies for all your moments and pain, we are truly sorry for your loss. Isiah presence have been truly missed, God of all comforts hold you dear to himself. The Kehrer Family
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