James Edward Schmitz Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Edward Schmitz of Tonganoxie, Kansas, born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, who passed away on March 4, 2026 at the age of 68. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harold Schmitz and Erma Schmitz; his daughters, Brandi Rae Schmitz and Brandie Lee Simpson; and his siblings, Alan Schmitz and Bonnie Schmitz.
He is survived by: his wife Gwen; his daughter Dena Smith; his granddaughters, Kassidy Wieduwilt and Milania McGinnis; his sisters, Rose DeCourcy and Paula Schmitz; his nieces, Cara DeCourcy, Sonya Harding, Dannah Campbell and Holly Barker; and his nephew Sean DeCourcy.
