Schmitt Funeral Home

04/14/2026

Obituary & Service Time for Melvin "Mel" Dean Zeman at Schmitt Funeral Home - WaKeeney

View Melvin "Mel" Dean Zeman's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/24/2026

Obituary & Service Times for Wanda Janice Roberts at Schmitt Funeral Home - Quinter

Wanda Janice Roberts, 95, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away on February 24, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on April 5, 1930, in Roff, Oklahoma, to Bryan William McKinley B.W. Weems, Sr., and Catherine Mae Hamer Weems. She spent most of her life in Quinter and became a deeply

03/20/2026

Obituary & Service Times for Nicholas "Nick" Earl Schamberger at Schmitt Funeral Home - WaKeeney

Nicholas Nick Earl Schamberger, 40, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026. He was born on February 25, 1986, in Manhattan, Kansas, to Robert and Pamela Jones Schamberger. Nick grew up surrounded by family and friends who would come to know his quick wit, strong personality, and

03/19/2026

Obituary & Service Times for Richard "Dick" James Friendly at Schmitt Funeral Home - WaKeeney

Richard James Dick Friendly, 90, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away on March 17, 2026. Dick was born on May 22, 1935, in Hoxie, Kansas, to parents Joseph and Grace Friendly. As a child, he moved with his family to Seldon, Kansas, where he attended school and graduated high school. Shortly

03/09/2026

As we work on creating a new design/layout for our website, we have been reflecting on the many families throughout our communities who have trusted us to help them honor the lives of their loved ones. Being invited into those moments is something we never take lightly, and we remain deeply grateful for the sacred trust placed in our care.

As part of expanding our online presence, we are beginning to make better use of our Google Reviews page. For many years, it has remained mostly unused, but we believe the voices of the families we have served can help others understand the level of care, compassion, and dedication that our communities already know so well.

If our staff has helped your family—whether by planning a funeral or memorial service, offering guidance during a difficult time, or supporting you in some other way—and you feel comfortable sharing your experience, we would truly appreciate a review. A simple star rating is meaningful, and there is also an optional space if you would like to share a few words.

Thank you for the continued trust you place in our funeral home. Serving our communities is a privilege we are grateful for every day.

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03/06/2026

Obituary & Service Times for Delores Emma Katt at Schmitt Funeral Home - Quinter

Delores Emma Katt, 90, of Grainfield, Kansas, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026 She was born August 2, 1935, in Gove County, Kansas, to Michael and Marianne K***z Heier. Delores was the youngest of seven siblings and was raised in the Grinnell area. On September 25, 1956, she was

03/02/2026

Obituary & Service Times for Joel Patrick Schroeder at Schmitt Funeral Home - WaKeeney

Joel Patrick Schroeder, 56, of Thoreau, New Mexico, passed away on February 7, 2026. He was born March 7, 1969, in Salina, Kansas, the son of Nicholas and Judy Cooper Schroeder. He was raised in Rawlins, Wyoming, where he graduated from Rawlins High School with the Class of 1987. Joel

02/27/2026

Obituary & Service Times for Edmund "Edd" James McDonald at Schmitt Funeral Home - Quinter

Edmund Edd James McDonald, 47, of Park, Kansas, passed away on February 21, 2026. He was born on January 12, 1979, in Dublin, Ireland, the son of James and Geraldine Murphy McDonald. Edd was raised in Ireland with strong faith, a love of machinery, and a gift for storytelling that

02/20/2026

Obituary & Service Times for Kenneth Alan Flees at Schmitt Funeral Home - WaKeeney

Kenneth Alan Flees July 21, 1959 February 16, 2026 Kenneth Alan Flees, age 66, passed away on February 16, 2026. Born on July 21, 1959, Kenneth lived a life defined by loyalty, strength, and a deep, unwavering love for his family. Kenneth graduated from Fountain Valley High School in 1976.

02/18/2026

Obituary & Service Times for Mary Louise Roesch at Schmitt Funeral Home - Quinter

Mary Louise Roesch Jennings, of McPherson, Kansas formerly Quinter, Kansas, age 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 31, 2026, at The Cedars Long Term Care in McPherson, Kansas. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was marked by servic...

02/13/2026

Obituary & Service Times for Natalie Ikenberry at Schmitt Funeral Home - Quinter

Natalie Paskhalova Ikenberry, age 75, passed away at her home on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Natalie was born on July 20, 1950, in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine, to Alexander Staviski and Nadezhda Paskhalova. She grew up in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine, and graduated from high school and university there. Nat...

02/05/2026