Larned – JoAnna (Jody) Mae Unruh, 83, passed away January 29, 2015, at the Sterling Presbyterian Manor, Sterling.

She was born May 10, 1931 in Great Bend, the daughter of Otto Joseph and Helen Marie Stejskal Folkerts. A longtime area resident, she was a teacher.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, past member of the American Legion Auxiliary serving as a counselor, girl’s for the State American Legion program and was the county chairman for the Republican Party, all of Larned. She also was on the state of Kansas Hospice Board.

On January 17, 1950, she married Junior Chester Unruh in Albert. He passed away November 20, 2010.

Survivors include: a son, Joe Don Unruh, La Crosse; two grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Folkerts.

Cremation has taken place and services may be held at a later date.

Memorials may be given to the JoAnna Mae Unruh Memorial Fund or the Larned EMS in care of
Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550 is charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.