Suk “Kim” Cha Shuey, 86, of Atchison, KS, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph, MO.
Suk “Kim” was born November 24, 1938, in Busan, South Korea. She married William L. Miller- US Army in April of 1965 and moved to Chicago, IL. In 1965 she became a US Citizen. Married James W. Shuey November 13, 1981, in Bell County Texas. James preceded while he was active duty with the US Army on May 5, 1993. Kim met John Schmelzle July 25, 1996, Leavenworth KS, and moved to Atchison at that time and has remained. John preceded her on November 1, 2013.
Suk “Kim” was a member of the Korean Assembly of God, which later became the 10th St Full Gospel Korean Church, where she was active. Suk “Kim” was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, cooking and fishing.
Survivors include seven stepchildren, Luke Schmelzle, Chris Schmelzle, John Schmelzle, Jr., Jeremy Schmelzle, Dr. Jacquelin Woodrum, Jennifer Schmelzle and Rebecca Whaley, many grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
No formal service will be held. Cremation care has been chosen under the direction of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to Wounded Warriors or Atchison Humane Society and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.
