Verda J. Gharst Obituary
The memory of Verda J. Gharst of Holton, Kansas, who passed away on October 18, 2025 at the age of 84, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl E. Bradley and Eleanor E. Bradley (Bohannon); and her husband Gary T. Gharst. She is survived by: her children, Ann R. Jones (Kuglin) of Council Bluffs, IA, Kay M. Smith (Kuglin) of Wetmore, KS and Troy D. Kuglin (Jenny) of McLouth, KS; her sister Ethel Ann King; her stepchildren, Julie Cereghino (Al) of Olympia, WA, Randy Gharst of McPherson, KS., David Gharst (Tami) of McPherson, KS. and Lana Lucht (Corey) of McPherson, KS.; her grandchildren, Danielle, Nathan, Jordan, Paul, Katie and Matthew; her stepgrandchildren, Garry and Danielle; her great grandchildren, Cameron, Cooper, Connor, Jaxson, Kyrah, Eliza and Hudson; and her pet Lilly.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 15th 2025 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM at the Mercer Funeral Home (1101 W 4th St, Holton, KS 66436). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 15th 2025 at 2:30 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Wings of Hope Cancer Support Center c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.
