Eric J. Stanton Obituary
We bid farewell to Eric J. Stanton (Osborne, Kansas), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 21, 2026 at the age of 51. Eric touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father Jim Stanton; his mother-in-law Penny Simmelink; and his grandparents, Robert, Alice Stanton, Wayne and Irene Wray.
He is survived by: his mother Karen Scheele (Wray); his cousin Todd; his father-in-law John; his spouse Kristal Simmelink; his son Rhiley John; his siblings, Tina Fischer (James Moore), Brock Nichols, BJ Stanton (Brittany) and Cody Stanton; and his great-uncle Bruce Stanton. He is also survived by one niece; four nephews, and a host of family and friends.
Memorial donations may be made to the Eric J. Stanton Memorial, where others facing personal battles will receive the kind of quiet support and care that Eric was known for giving.
