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Dorothy Esther Baley

March 29, 1947 — December 19, 2025

Lansing

     Dorothy Esther Baley, age 78, of Lansing, MI, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.
     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, from 2-8 P.M. with the family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home.
     She is survived by her children: Scott Baley of Lansing, MI; Craig Baley of Lansing, MI; and Jason (Kelita) Baley of Canton, MI; her siblings: Betty Czachowrski, Tony (Pam) Burtovoy, Larry (Lorrie) Burtovoy, and Naga Phillips. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bruce, her siblings: Jack Burotovy, Helen McGinnis, Harry Burtovoy Danny Burtovoy, Anna Morrison, Nancy Bashore, and Jackie Didur.
     Online condolences may be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan.

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026

2:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie

221 E. Main Street, Elsie, MI 48831

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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221 E. Main Street, Elsie, MI 48831

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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Riverside Cemetery

Upton Rd, Elsie, MI 48831

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