In Memory Of
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Eleanor A. Hermesch
Seneca, Kansas
12/31/1930 - 08/13/2018
Eleanor Agnes Winkler Hermesch, 87, from Seneca, Ks joined her husband in heaven on August 13, 2018. She was surrounded by her family, the joy of her life, at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital.
She was born December 31, 1930 on a farm near Kelly, KS, the only daughter of Eugene and Philomena (Kongs) Winkler. She attended St. Bede’s schools and graduated from St. Bede’s High School in Kelly, Ks. She married Raymond J. Hermesch in Kelly on December 30, 1950. They spent 52 years together, 41 on the dairy farm. Raymond preceded her in death, August 29, 2003.
She was preceded in death by her brother Linus Winkler on November 4, 2004.
Eleanor is survived by 3 daughters and 6 sons, Linda Honeyman (Rick), Lawrence, Ks; Judy Dowd (Matt), Topeka, Ks; David (Tammy), Coweta, OK; Dennis (Sandy), Windsor, Co; Diane Cardwell (Rick), Fort Collins, Co; Gary, Tulsa, Ok; Kevin (Cathy), Cedar Rapids, IA; Duane (Tish), Kelly, Ks and Bruce, Seneca, Ks. She loved creating and reminiscing about the many wonderful family times. Eleanor treasured time with her 24 grandchildren and 25 great –grandchildren. Her favorite pastimes were cooking for family and friends, making homemade apple pies, mowing her yard and walking with Ellen.
She is also survived by brothers Albert (Ellen), Marvin (Theresa Marie) and Leroy (Eunice) and preceded in death by her parents and brother Linus. She will be missed by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Eleanor depended strongly on her faith and was a lifelong member of St. Bede’s Parish and Alter Society.
Memorials may be made to Kelly Ball Association or St. Bede’s Parish Building Fund.
Rosaries will be prayed at 2 & 7 PM, Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca.
Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 AM Friday, August 17, 2018 at St. Bede’s Catholic Church in Kelly. Burial will be in the St. Bede’s Church Cemetery.
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To all of the Hermesch family-
My sincere condolences on the loss of Eleanor, an amazing and wonderful woman and mother who truly lived a Christ-like life! I trust there will be many smiles with the tears this week as you celebrate her life and look around at each other and the remarkable legacy her and Ray left.
I wanted to share with you all something my wife asked me last night. Ashley said, “Do you think Eleanor ever got mad?” I paused for a couple of seconds and thought about all of the boys she raised and said, “well, I am certain she must have, but I never witnessed it!” Ashley didn’t agree. She said that Eleanor was too sweet and too kind and simply did not have the ability to get mad. Ashley is probably right.
Love to you all and thank you for letting me be a part of your family along the way! I will miss Eleanor, too.
God Bless you-
Joe
Ashley, your husband makes it difficult for one to think of him as a scoundrel, and yes, Mom did get mad once……at Dave.
I love you Joe
Duane
So sorry for your loss, may all the happy memories you have of Eleanor help ease the pain at this difficult time. God Bless, love and prayers, Mary J. Fleming
The Hermesch family.
My sincerest condolences on the passing of such a beautiful soul, mother and woman. Your mom always had a gentle, loving smile whenever she meet you. I know you all have a tremendous amount of memories to share. RIP in his Heavenly home with all our departed souls.
Linda, Judy and all the boys – deepest sympathy to you all – I had a wonderful visit with your mom last time I was there on the front steps of the church and talked about all of you – she always made time to speak to you – a wonderful person, loved by so many – she will be greatly missed – she now is rejoined with her beloved Raymond and all the love ones that have left us – may the memories of your mom give you comfort in this time of sorry – love to you all
My sincere sympathy to the family. Eleanor was such a dear friend to my mother throughout the years. What a sweet person!
On behalf of the men and women of Shawnee County SO, we wish to express our sincere sympathy for the loss of Mrs. Eleanor Hermesch. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time of grief.
We are so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine how much she will be missed by all who loved her and knew her. There is a reason women like Eleanor were part of the Greatest Generation. She was an example of strength and love combined in wonderful kind woman. You were so fortunate to call her Mom. May she rest in peace with God and the love of her life, Raymond.
To Judy and all of Eleanor’s family, we all send our heartfelt condolences and sympathy! May the Lord bless you all and give you strength! From Cotton O’Neil Dermatology family.
Sweet lady always had that great smile and a good word to say to you. Condolences to the families.
Extending my deepest sympathy to all of you. We had a nice visit a few months ago. Ray and her always enjoyed coming by to pick up Christie and Jeff when I babysat them. She was such a lovely lady. May she rest in peace.
Sending my thoughts and prayers for the entire family during this difficult time.
I feel very blessed to have met and visited with her at Evan’s graduation party.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Linda Douglas
We are so sorry for the loss of your Mom and Grandmother. She always had a smile and she truly loved her family. She loved to talk about each and everyone of her children. She was the anchor and will be missed.
Dear Hermesch Family,
Eleanor was such a dear friend to our Mother. She faithfully visited Mother as her health deteriorated and shared many wonderful memories with Mom.
For that I was always grateful.
I will always remember your Mother’s warm smile and gentle spirit.
It is an honor to have known your Mother and Father and your family. May you be comforted by precious memories.
Our deepest sympathies to your family,
Susan and Dwight
Sending my thoughts and prayers to the Hermesch family. I remember Eleanor as such a gentle caring person. I also remember, as a child, waiting after mass in the car because Mom was talking to Eleanor and Gertie. May those ladies visit endlessly now.
Thanks Rana. I remember the same thing from Sunday mornings. Great memories! Bruce
Blessings to all Eleanor’s family
Just want all you to know Eleanor and Ray were great neighbors to my mother Mildred Kohake. We so much appreciate the visits from them. That generation made pleasure out of work. She Never forgot mother even after she moved to Seneca and mother never forgot Eleanor her with dementia in the
nursing home. I guess Gods plan is not ours. It’s a pleasure to celebrate her life. God bless
Acts 24:15 “And I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous. “ jw.org