Mary Janousek

Mary E. Janousek, 92, died Monday, November 18, 2024, at Rolling Hills Assisted Living Facility in Topeka, Kansas.

She was born June 17, 1932, in New London, Connecticut to Thomas J. and Ruth M. Hanley . She was a 1951 Graduate of Williams Memorial Institute. On April 11, 1953, she married William K. Janousek at the St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, New London, Connecticut. She was a long-time resident of Dodge City and Medicine Lodge, Kansas. She never lost her love of the ocean and her family gave her the most joy.

Survivors include: Sisters, Anne Nolan (Tom Dembeck) and Kathleen Reagan(Mel) and her extended family of nephews and nieces; Children: James Janousek and wife Lynn, Topeka, Kansas; Patti Casterline , Leawood, Kansas and Daniel Janousek (Sarah Deacon), Baltimore, MD; Grandchildren: Andreya Thompson ( Dustin ) Wichita, Kansas; Jessie Gregory (Paul), Leawood, Kansas; William Janousek, Missoula, Montana; Kari Hull (Craig), Severance, Colorado; and Christopher Lett (Shelly), Bellingham, Washington. Great Grandchildren Gwen, Jay, Scott Gregory; Marlow Lett; and Bailey and Grayson Thompson. She was preceded in death by William, her husband, her parents, brother Thomas and a daughter-in-law, Rachel Greene.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place. The family suggests memorials to Prairie Wind Hospice, 606 High Street, Baldwin City, KS 66006.