Rentschler Family Mortuaries

04/11/2026

04/09/2026

More people are pre-planning their funerals, to take the burden off their families and ensure their wishes are granted.

Baby boomers, in particular, are shifting to more personalized—and less religious—memorial services.And with the help of the Internet, many are planning their own funerals.

04/06/2026

Nolin Lee Hajny of Smith Center, Kansas, age 100, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, at Smith County Memorial Hospital. He previously lived on a farm in the Esbon, KS area before moving to the Smith Center, KS area 20 years ago.
He was born November 17, 1925, on a farm north of Esbon on Whi...

04/04/2026

Rex Schultze passed away on April 3, 2026 at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital at the age of 93. Rex was born on April 15, 1932 on a farm east of Natoma to Reginald and Mildred (Bealby) Schultze. Rex attended school in Covert and Natoma, graduating from Natoma High School in 1950. He married his ...

04/04/2026

Do you have a copy of the “Have the Talk of a Lifetime” brochure? Download yours here!

Engaging in self-care activities, whether you are caring for a family member or friends or grieving the death of a loved one, can help you relax, provide you with an opportunity to tell stories about your loved one and help you explore your feelings and emotions. Whether you feel at home in the outd...

04/03/2026

Most inspirational Untold 9/11 Story of rescue from boats. Wow. What the Coast Guard did (6 minutes into video) was largest sea evactuation in history.

An incredible untold story about September 11, 2001 of the largest boat rescue mission in the history of the United States of America. This is a true story ...

04/01/2026

It might seem impossible to be happy when life is hard, but these tips will help you find that happiness.

Even if things aren't perfect in your life now, there are lots of reasons to feel good. The benefits for your health and your future are limitless.

03/31/2026

William Van Shively, age 58, was born on August 1, 1967, to Bill and Joyce Shively.
He passed away March 17, 2026.

Bill Van was raised on the family farm near Lebanon, Kansas. He attended Lebanon Grade School and graduated from Smith Center High School, where he excelled in athletics and d...

03/30/2026

Sitting down with your loved ones to talk about their lives can be rich and satisfying. If you had the talk, how did it affect you? Please share with us!

Engaging in self-care activities, whether you are caring for a family member or friends or grieving the death of a loved one, can help you relax, provide you with an opportunity to tell stories about your loved one and help you explore your feelings and emotions. Whether you feel at home in the outd...

03/28/2026

Take a moment to read our latest blog post! And remember to "Breathe Deep."

Engaging in self-care activities, whether you are caring for a family member or friends or grieving the death of a loved one, can help you relax, provide you with an opportunity to tell stories about your loved one and help you explore your feelings and emotions. Whether you feel at home in the outd...

03/24/2026

Eric J. Stanton age 51 passed away on Saturday March 21, 2026 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS.

A FULL OBITUARY WILL FOLLOW.