William E Smiley Obituary

The world bids farewell to William E Smiley of Hutchinson, Kansas, departing on January 16, 2026 at the age of 89. William leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William E Smiley to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Earl Warren and Dorothy Grace Smiley (Kennedy). He is survived by: his wife Bonnie Smiley of Hutchinson, KS; his children, Steven Smiley of Hutchinson, KS, Jeff Smiley (Jeane) of Minneapolis, MN, Jennifer Willems (Ron) of McPherson, KS and Scott Smiley of Lenexa, KS; his granddaughters, Chelsea Tajchman (Alan) of Manhattan, KS and Hannah Higgins (Garrett) of Olathe, KS; his stepgrandsons, Ethan Jantz of Chicago, IL and Spencer Jantz of Lenexa, KS; and his great grandchildren, Hadleigh, Holland Higgins of Olathe, KS and Hazel Tajchman of Manhattan, KS..

Memorials are suggested to First United Methodist Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.