Sharon Smokovitz

She was born on June 12, 1946, in Norway, a daughter of the late Ted and Lorraine (Ramsdell) Smokovitz. Sharon graduated from Vulcan High School in 1964.

In October 1969 she married Ivan Arnsmeier in Deforest, Wis. The couple resided in the Plymouth area since 1974.

She was a self-employed interior designer for many years. Sharon was a former member of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church in Sheboygan Falls. In her younger years, she was a very talented figure skater and was an avid hunter, especially with her dad. Sharon was also very active in the 4-H program with her horse, Taffy.

She had an extreme love for animals, enjoyed music and dancing, and was a very accomplished seamstress. She always had a special love for the outdoors and a deep love for her family’s camp up north, where she cherished spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Sharon is survived by one son, Dean (Jodie) Arnsmeier of Sheboygan; one daughter, Dana (Troy) Barber of Plymouth; and two grandsons, Travis and Mitchell Barber. She is also survived by many cousins and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and many beloved pets.

Following Sharon’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at noon Saturday March 17 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Plymouth. Rev. Philip Reifenberg will officiate.

Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Sharon’s name.

The Suchon Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family. For online condolences, please visit www.suchonfh.com.

The family would like to send a special thank you to the amazing staff at Rocky Knoll Health Care Facility for all the compassionate care they provided for the past two years and also to Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice for their care and compassion in the last days of her life.