Mildred Schmidt, 103, La Crosse, died Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, at Locust Grove Village in La Crosse. She was born Dec. 25, 1911 in Jay County, Ind. the daughter of Philip and Cora (Rarick) Saxman.
She was a long time resident of Rush County, moving there from Portland, Ind. A 1930 graduate of Deerfield High School, in Ind. she was a farm wife before her retirement.
She was a member of the First Lutheran Church, and WELCA, both of La Crosse, and Friendly Neighbors.
On June 9, 1943, she married William G. Schmidt. He preceded her in death Oct. 9, 1969.
Survivors include many nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; four brothers; and four sisters.
Church visitation will be Monday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church, La Crosse,
Funeral service will be Monday, Dec. 7, 2015, at 11 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church in La Crosse, with Pastor Shelly Klingensmith officiating. Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse.
Memorials are suggested to the First Lutheran Church, La Crosse,
Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.charterfunerals.com/locations/janousek-lacrosse.php.
Funeral Arrangements provided by
Janousek Funeral Home*
719 Pine, P O Box 550
La Crosse, KS 67548
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune Dec. 5, 2015