Gary Smarsh Obituary
The passing of Gary Smarsh (Mount Hope, Kansas) occurred on September 23, 2026. Gary, born on March 23, 1940, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gary Smarsh to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Nicholas "Chic" Smarsh and Teresa Smarsh; and his sister Jeanette Bud (Eric). He is survived by: his siblings, Tom Smarsh, Nick Smarsh, Joan Boswell (Lynn) and Mary Ketzner (Clyde); and his children, Pam Cranmer, Brenda Kilian (Mike), Marty Smarsh (Sheri), Jodi Smith (Kevin) and Stephen Smarsh (Christy). He is also survived by 19 great-grandchildren.
A rosary will be held on Sunday, September 27th 2026 at 5:00 PM at the St. Joseph Catholic Church (13015 E Maple Grove Rd, Mt Hope, KS 67108). A Mass will be held on Monday, September 28th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Monday, September 28th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery (4813 NE 150 Ave, Cheney, KS 67025).
Per the family's request, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wichita Habitat for Humanity, 2220 N Opportunity Dr., Wichita, KS 67219.
