About Us

We take great pride in the reputation we have built over the years, that our funeral directors are known as the most trusted, knowledgeable and honest funeral service providers in our community.  Most likely the staff  at Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary is someone you know, someone who you see regularly around your hometown. That is because this is our hometown too.  Our funeral directors are dedicated to ensuring that each funeral reflects the... 

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Obituaries

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Rosemary Paget

SMITH CENTER – Rosemary Paget, age 84, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2013 at Deseret Health and Rehab Center in Smith Center. ... 

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Richard J. Hofer

CEDAR, KS – Richard J. Hofer, age 92, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Deseret Health and Rehab Center in Smith Center,... 

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Marie Elizabeth Wangerin

KENSINGTON, KS – Marie Elizabeth Wangerin, daughter of Wilhelm and Elizabeth (Rahjes) Seemann, was born in rural Kensington, Kansas... 

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Randall “Randy” Nelson

KEARNEY, NE – Randall Ellis Nelson, formerly of Smith Center, KS, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 in Lincoln, NE.  He was born... 

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Smith Center, KS 66967


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