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Cheryl Hamlin
Mercer Funeral Home in Holton
Holton , KS

Cheryl Kay Hamlin, 70, of Circleville, KS, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at her home with family by her side. She was born September 9, 1949 in Holton, KS, the daughter of Paul Clayton and Geraldine Irene (Heiselman) Luscombe.

Cheryl graduated from Holton High School in 1967. She had lived in the Circleville community since 1972 and previously in Holton.

 She worked for 19 years at the Jackson County Treasurers Office and for 18 years as the Director of Jackson County Senior Citizens; retiring in 2016.

She married Marlin Zibell, they later divorced. To this union they shared two children, Jamie Bowser and Brent Zibell.

Cheryl was united in marriage to Richard L. Hamlin on October 3, 1971in Holton, KS. They shared over 48 years of marriage. To this union they shared two children, Tina Kerr and Jeanette Hamlin.

She is survived by her husband Richard of the home; 4 children, Jamie Bowser (Bryan) of Holton, Brent Zibell (Heidi) of Holton, Tina Kerr (Jason) of Topeka and Jeanette Hamlin of Holton; 2 siblings; 8 grandchildren, Dylan, Rylie and Ryann Bowser, Erika Bohnenkemper (Caleb), Chaz Zibell, Cortlin Kerr, Cooper Hamlin and Adalyn Hamlin-Whisler and 1 great-granddaughter, Avery Myers.

She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant sister, Maureen Luscombe.

Memorial Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2020 at the Holton Cemetery. A register book will be available at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Memorials may be given to the Jackson County Senior Citizens c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. T leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.