Snovia Kunkleman 1982-2025

Snovia Lynn Kunkleman, 43, of Holton, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, at Holton Community Hospital.

She was born May 26, 1982, in Tacoma, Wash., the daughter of Timothy Edwin Washington and Naomi Nadean Gallisath.

Snovia earned her Certified Nurse’s Aide and worked in healthcare most of her life. She had been senior account manager for Labor Max and most recently a receptionist at Holton Community Hospital.

She married Darrell E. Kunkleman on Oct. 22, 2016, in Topeka. They celebrated almost nine years of marriage.

Survivors include her husband, Darrell, of the home; a daughter, Jazlynn Washington-Urbano, and a son, Jakari Washington-Urbano, both of the home; her mother, Naomi Gallisath of Holton; her father, Timothy Washington of Holton; a brother, Timothy Washington Jr. of Lee’s Summit, Mo.; a niece, Rosalyn Washington; two godsons, Rennell Goudeau and Jeremiah Goudeau; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends.

She was preceded in death by her son, Byron Washington-Urbano.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Family will greet friends one hour prior to service time. Inurnment will be held at Holton Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials may be given to Mercer Funeral Home to help with expenses, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com

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