Obituary: Erna J. Jantz
Erna J. Jantz, 94, of McPherson, passed away peacefully on
Saturday, December 1, 2012, at The Cedars Health Care Center, McPherson. She
was a homemaker, and from 1940 to 1951, she also was a Medical Secretary at
Axtell Clinic in Newton. She was born on June 3, 1918, in Newton, Kansas, the
daughter of Elmer J. and Sadie M. (Byler) White. She graduated from Newton High
School in 1938. On May 29, 1940, Erna was united in marriage to Melvin E. Jantz
in Hesston, Kansas. He preceded her in death on August 16, 1987.Erna was a
member of the McPherson Church of the Brethren, McPherson Hospital Auxiliary,
and the City Planning & Zoning Commission. Survivors include: her two sons,
Jon Jantz (Lori Whitehill) of McPherson, Kansas, and Fred Jantz (Diane) of
Denver, Colorado; brother, Dale White of Hesston, Kansas; and numerous nieces
and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and nine
siblings.A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, December 5,
2012, at the McPherson Church of the Brethren with Rev. Chris Whitacre
officiating. A graveside service will precede the memorial service at 9:00 AM,
Wednesday, at the Eastlawn Cemetery in Zimmerdale, Kansas. Visitation will be
held from 3:00 to 7:00 PM, Tuesday, December 4, at Stockham Family Funeral Home
with the family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Memorial donations may
be given to the McPherson Church of the Brethren or McPherson Hospital
Volunteer Services, in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North
Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460. Personal condolences may be sent to the family
at www.stockhamfamily.com.
