Mildred A. Brauer, 101, La Crosse, Kansas, died Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La Crosse, Kansas.

Mrs. Brauer was born December 15, 1917, in Rozel, Kansas, the daughter of Henry W. and Katherine B. (Both) Ideker. She was a resident of La Crosse, Kansas, since 1977, moving there from Albert, Kansas. A 1936 graduate of Rozel High School, Rozel, Kansas, she was a homemaker.

She was a member of First Lutheran Church, La Crosse, Kansas.

On January 4, 1942, she married Warren “Jack” Price at Tacoma, Washington. He preceded her in death November 12, 1943, while serving with the United States Army in the North Africa area during World War II.

On January 25, 1948, she married Paul J. Brauer at the First Christian Church, Larned, Kansas. He preceded her in death February 28, 2007.

Survivors include: one son, Dennis R. Brauer, Dodge City, Kansas; two daughters, Norma J. Edwards, La Crosse, Kansas, and Sharon F. McKown, Hutchinson, Kansas; seven grandchildren, Clarence Grover, Nebraska, Kimberly Corsair, La Crosse, Kansas, Jordon Schneider, Hays, Kansas, Chelsey McCarroll, Bentley, Kansas, Brenda Grant, Winfield, Kansas, Krissondra Rydzel, Kansas City, Missouri, and Alicia Boor, Hoisington, Kansas; ten great grandchildren, Jacob Grover, Kelsey Grover, Cody Grover, Jorja Grover, Wyatt Corsair, Chance Corsair, Kylie McCarroll, Trinity McCarroll, Connor Boor, and Declan Rydzel; and one brother Lester H. Ideker, La Crosse, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; one daughter in law, Rosa Brauer; one brother Vernon F. Ideker; one infant brother, Velmer H. Ideker; and two sisters, Evelyn F. Blattner, and Rosella A. Smith.

Visitation will be Friday, January 25, 2019, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas.

Church visitation will be Saturday, January 26, 2019, from 9:30 A.M. to 10:20 A.M. at the First Lutheran Church, La Crosse, Kansas.

Funeral service will be Saturday, January 26, 2019, at 10:30 A.M. at the First Lutheran Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Phyllis Burdge officiating.

Interment will be Saturday, January 26, 2019, at 3:00 P.M. in Christ the King Lutheran Cemetery, Dodge City, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the First Lutheran Church, La Crosse, Kansas, or Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La Crosse, Kansas.

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.charterfunerals.com/locations/janousek-lacrosse.php.

Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

JoAnn Doud was born June 7, 1947 to Carlos F. Bingesser and Marjorie L. Sheahon Bingesser at her home at Waconda Springs, Kansas. JoAnn departed this life Monday January 21, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Hospital (Kearney, NE) following a tragic fall on the ice at the family farm. JoAnn grew up at Waconda Springs and attended St. Theresa Catholic Grade School, graduating from Cawker City High School in 1965. She attended Fort Hays State University for one year before meeting her husband of 52 years, Eldon Alfred Doud. On July 30, 1966 JoAnn and Eldon were married and made their home at the family farm West of Mankato. They were blessed with four children Gregory, Natalie, Ashley, and Amanda.

JoAnn always felt that her greatest joy and accomplishment was the opportunity to be a stay-at-home mom. Once her youngest started school, JoAnn began working at the Buffalo Roam Steakhouse. For over twenty years she was known as a friendly familiar face to her fellow county residents as well as a wonderful lady that took a special interest in the folks just passing through. JoAnn enjoyed substitute teaching in the Mankato school district and over the years served Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Esbon and St. Theresa Catholic Church in Mankato in many ways, especially teaching religious education and shaping the faith of children of all ages.

JoAnn was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who took great pride in her children’s and grandchildren’s successes always making a special effort to be there to cheer them on in their activities and sporting events. She made a lasting impression on everyone she met and wasn’t shy about sharing her passion for politics. JoAnn will be remembered for being affectionate, fun loving, an amazing mom, a hard working farm wife and always interested in trying new things and traveling. She had so many special gifts including cooking, gardening and sharing her faith. JoAnn was an active member of the Ladies Guild, and Red Hat Society.

Left to mourn her passing with the faith in knowing that she is with our Lord in heaven is her husband Eldon of rural Mankato, her son Gregg (Pennye) Doud, Abigail and Aidan of Lothian, MD; her daughter Natalie (Mark) Post, Hunter, Taryn, Trayton, of Manhattan, KS; her daughter Ashley (Jay) Carlgren, Chas, Cav, Carlie of Norway, KS; her daughter Amanda (Josh) Heitman, Kale, Brynn, Lana of Cary, NC; her brother Jon Bingesser of Beloit, KS, her sister Jeanie Walter of rural Cawker City, KS and her brother Jay Bingesser of Cawker City, KS. JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Jere Brian.

A celebration of Christian Burial for JoAnn Doud will be Saturday, January 26, 2018, at 10:00 A.M., at the St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Mankato, Kansas, with Father David Michael, celebrant. Music was performed by Mrs. Natalie Post and Mr. Frank Schmeidler. Casket bearers were Hunter Post, Trayton Post, Aidan Doud, Kale Heitman, Chas Carlgren, and Cav Carlgren. The gifts were presented by Abigail Doud, Taryn Post, Brynn Heitman, Carlie Carlgren, and Lana Heitman. Burial will be in the Esbon Cemetery, Esbon, Kansas. Vigil service will be Friday, January 25, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Theresa’s Church, Mankato, Kansas. Visitation will be Friday, January 25, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. at the Melby Mortuary, Mankato, Kansas. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations in memory of JoAnn can be made to the St. Theresa Catholic Church, 422 N. Commercial Street, Mankato, KS 66956 or Jewell Co. Hospital, 100 Crestvue Ave in Mankato. Online condolences can be left at www. Melbymortuary.com. Melby Mortuary, Mankato, Kansas, was in charge of arrangements.

Virgil Manuel Ortiz, 81, of Garden City, Kansas died Tuesday January 22, 2019 in Garden City, Kansas. He was born in Walsenburg, Colorado on November 25, 1937 the son of Benjamin and Theresa Ortiz.

Virgil was born, raised and graduated from High School in Walsenburg, Colorado. In 1959 he married Patricia Smith and they went on to have three children, Ben, Peggy, and Virgil Manuel Ortiz, Jr. He worked for Palmer Manufacturing for many years. His hobbies included fishing and spending time with his family and beloved Chihuahua, Gwen.

He was preceded in death by his Wife-Patricia; Son-Virgil Manuel Ortiz, Jr.; Brothers-Eddie & Ben Ortiz & Parents-Benjamin and Theresa Ortiz.

Survivors include Ben (Iva) Ortiz of Garden City; Peggy Raub of Leoti; 7 Grandchildren; 14 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Grandchild.

A Graveside Service will be held at a later date. Family suggest memorials to the Finney County Humane Society In Care of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements by: Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N. 7th St., Garden City, Ks. 67846
620-276-3219

June 22, 1926 – January 22, 2019

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The Rev. F. Michael “Pastor Mike” Underwood, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 in Leoti, Kansas. Mike was born February 24, 1947 in Larned, Kansas, the son of Floyd William & Joan Lynette (DeWitt) Underwood. A resident of Tribune, Kansas since 1979, he graduated from Southwestern Assembly of God College in Waxahachie, Texas in 1977 and faithfully served as Pastor of the Assembly of God Church in Tribune, Kansas, retiring on February 24, 2013.

Mike was a member of the Assembly of God Church and a former member of the Greeley County Ministerial Alliance, both in Tribune, Kansas. In retirement, Mike loved watching wildlife. The birds and squirrels in the yard and neighborhood gave him great joy. He also became quite a artist in his later years.

On October 11, 1965 he married Barbara F. Bachman in South Hutchinson, Kansas.

Mike’s surviving family includes – His wife – Barbara Underwood of Tribune, Kansas, Three children and their spouses – Michael Theodore & Brandi Underwood of Garden City, Kansas, Gina Beth & Dewayne Bond of Tribune, Kansas, Charles Ryan & Jennifer Underwood of Salina, Kansas, One sister – Linda & Terry McGuire of Mulvane, Kansas, Five grandchildren – Chelsey & Aaron Hoover of Salina, Kansas, Bailey Underwood of Salina, Kansas, Austin Underwood of Garden City, Kansas, Jacob Underwood of Garden City, Kansas, A great granddaughter – Olivia Ryann Hoover of Salina, Kansas, and numerous members of his church family.

Due to major construction at the Assembly of God Church, funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM (MDT) Monday, January 28, 2019 at the United Methodist Church in Tribune, Kansas with Pastor Justin Sherer officiating.

Burial will be in Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune, Kansas.

Friends may call from 1:00 pm until 8:00 pm Saturday and Sunday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Tribune, Kansas.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Assembly of God Church in care of the funeral home.

Sharon Gerber, age 77, of Beloit, Kansas formerly of Ellis, Kansas passed away Monday, January 21, 2019 at the Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit.

She was born June 11, 1941 in Hays to Dale H. and Delores M. (Rupp) Henderson. She graduated from Ellis High School in 1959. On December 28,1968 she married Ted A. Gerber in Hays, Kansas. He preceded her in death on April 1, 1997.

Sharon had worked as a CNA, CMA and a dietary aide for the Good Samaritan Society, Ellis. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the VFW Auxiliary both of Ellis. She enjoyed bingo, puzzles and her grandchildren’s activities.

She is survived by a son, Ted Gerber (Sandy) of Beloit; a daughter, Dee Dee Cross (Craig Gillette) of Phillipsburg, Kansas; three brothers, Floyd Henderson and Dale Wayne Henderson both of Ellis and Terry Henderson of Wamego, Kansas; two sisters, Mickey Barber of Covington, Georgia and Tina Marie Kroeger of Alabama and four grandchildren, Dustin Cross (Randi Schamberger) of Ellis, Case y Cross (Amanda) of Hays, Jonathan Gerber of Salina and Abigail Ann Gerber of Beloit.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers, Gordon and Bob Henderson and a grandson, Joshua Cross.

Funeral services will be 10 AM Saturday, January 26, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial visitation will be Friday 6 PM – 8 PM with a combined rosary and parish vigil service at 7 PM all at the church.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s Church.

Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E 17th Ellis, KS 67637.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at [email protected]