ELLA B. SMETANA, 13, of Marinette, Wis., passed away at her home on Wednesday evening, April 20, 2011. Born July 22, 1997 in Marinette, she was the daughter of Frank and Melanie (Mullen) Smetana. She moved with her family to Fort Wayne, residing there for seven years before returning to Marinette. Ella was a 7th grade student at Marinette Middle School. She was an honor student, member of the band and played basketball. During her time in Fort Wayne, she attended Shambaugh Elementary School and was awarded High Honors for several years. She was known for her artistic and creative talents and her love of cats. Brave in illness, she left a positive impression on everyone she met and was well loved by all. She is survived by her parents, Frank and Melanie Smetana; maternal grandparents, Michael and Sharon Mullen of Marinette; paternal grandparents, Uwe and Ingrid Smetana of Germany; two aunts, one uncle and three cousins in Germany. A memorial service will be held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Marinette on Saturday, April 30, 2011.