Mary Elizabeth Hertach
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Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Elizabeth Endres Hertach, 72 Lawrence, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence. Burial will be held at Larned City Cemetery, Larned, KS at 1:00 p.m., on Monday, January 13, 2020. Mary passed away Monday, January 7, 2020 at Neuvant House of Lawrence.
Mary was born on June 30, 1947 in Ft. Worth, TX, the daughter of Leonard and Mattie (Brockman) Endres.
She attended Newman University and received her Master’s Degree. Mary received her Education Certificate at the University of Kansas.
She was a Nurse Educator at the University of Missouri – Kansas City, and Hutchinson Community College.
She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.
She married Gerald Hertach on June 8, 1968 in Wichita, KS. He preceded her in death on July 20, 2009.
Mary was also preceded in death by her daughter, Jessica Hertach; brothers; Kenneth and Thomas Endres; sisters; Donna, Sharon, Kay and Judith Endres.
Survivors include her daughters, Jennifer (Francisco) Lemus, Rebecca (John) Stockton; son, Justin (Kimberly) Hertach, all of Lawrence; eight grandchildren; Jessica Lemus, Olivia Lemus, Rachel Stockton, Brock Morris, Cole Morris, Emma Stockton, Ava Hertach, Sophia Hertach; two sisters, Susan (Dale) Henning, Jeanne (Jim) Delano; and two brothers, Richard (Rosemary) Endres, Nicholas (Linda) Endres, and sister-in-law, Mary Margaret Endres.
A Rosary Recitation will be held 6:00 p.m., on Friday, January 10, 2020 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS with a visitation to follow until 8:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Parkinson’s Foundation or Elara Hospice or Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Thinking of you all. She was a wonderful lady always smiling when she would see me and always up for a hug. Love you guys!
Mary was an unexpected friend and co-writer. She was a wonderful person and will be dearly missed.
Mary was a wonderful nurse educator when I worked with her at St Luke’s East hospital in Lee’s Summit, Mo. Fun, vibrant & a good friend. Will miss her.
Thinking of you all! Mary was an amazing, nurse, and educator, I worked with her at Hutch Hosp, and HCC. I reside in FL, seeing this news on FB makes me so sad…. She is an amazing woman that blessed so many lives. Heaven has another angel.
Just got word that Mary had passed and I’m so saddened by this! Exchanged cards at Christmas and Mary expressed how the Parkinson’s was taking such a hold on her! I worked with Mary when she was a Medical Surgical nurse educator at Ottumwa Regional Health Center in Ottumwa, Iowa. She was an amazing educator, compassionate nurse and a wonderful friend to me and so many others! I’ll miss her terribly! My prayers are with her family at this difficult time!
I worked with Mary when she and Jerry lived in Iowa. She was very knowledgable about her job and loved to share her experiences with the people she worked with. My husband, Paul, and spent several evenings at their house playing games and enjoying Mary’s delicious food. Our favorite game was Apples to Apples. We had so many laughs over that game.
Many years ago before working remotely was popular, Mary encouraged me to explore the world of online nursing education. I now work solely online, from home. I’m so thankful for her encouragement and guidance in order for me to secure such a position.
Every year, Mary & I exchanged Christmas cards. I will miss hearing from her.
I’m very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
When I think of Mary I think of what a wonderful hostess, co-educator, funny friend and traveling companion she was. Even though our time together teaching was short, we had some great adventures. You all can rest assured that she was loved by many! She just just had that special sparkle that brightens the world only rarely.
So sorry for your loss Becky, she is in our prayers????????. Jeanne and Dave Inskeep
I’m so sorry to hear the sad news. I will always treasure the experiences Mary and I had together. Some were super fun and some were working and praying over our patients. No matter what, she was a most supportive friend. We spent hours talking about our families. She loved all of you so much. My thoughts are with her and with everyone who is mourning today.
So sorry for the loss of your dear mother and grandmother. Hold the memories close.
May God bless you and grant you peace.
Our Deepest Simphathy to the family for the loss of your loved Mother, Grandmother, Mother in law, May the Lord give you all peace and Blessings, Prayers for all
Sad to hear of this loss. Mrs. Hertach raised some great children and lived a blessed life. Nothing but love to the family!
Kim we are so sorry for your loss. I didn’t know your mom but she had to be a great person to raise such a kind, caring and hard working daughter. It’s so hard to loose our first best friend and cheerleader. Sending you hugs. Love Kenny and Beckie McGovern