Jeannie Marie (Laevenstein) Hamrick of Plainville, Kansas passed away
unexpectedly on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at her mother’s home in Hoxie,
Kansas. She was born into the family of Donald and Janet (Diederich)
Laevenstein on February 12, 1974. She was joined by a baby sister
Shelly, nine months later. Don and Janet loved and welcomed their
daughters into their hearts. They made their home in Hoxie, Kansas.
Jeannie attended Hoxie Grade School and Hoxie High School graduating
with the class of 1992. After graduation, Jeannie attended Cloud County
Community College. Jeannie earned an Associate’s Degree in Hospitality
and Hotel Management. During her course of study, she went to several
large cities including New York City, which was a highlight in her life.
Jeannie was baptized at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Hoxie
where she was confirmed and took her first communion.
Jeannie worked at the Sheridan County Health Complex in the kitchen
and housekeeping departments. Most of her life she spent as a
homemaker. She loved her house plants and flowers. She had a green
thumb and could grow most anything. Jeannie had many health conditions,
but she was so caring, she worried more about other people and how they
were doing. Jeannie’s family, including her puppy, Clyde was so
important to her.
Jeannie is survived by her sister, Shelly Kuhn and husband Keith of
Hoxie, Kansas; niece, Ashley Kuhn of Hoxie, Kansas ; nephew, Andrew Kuhn
of Hoxie, Kansas; puppy, Clyde; and many relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Janet Laevenstein;
grandparents, Gabe and Elizabeth Laevenstein, Julius and Mae Diederich.
A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at 2:00
P.M., at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home. Visitation will be held
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 from 9:00 A.M. until 1:45 P.M. at the
funeral home with Family receiving friends from 1:00 P.M. to 1:45 P.M.
with a Rosary to be held at 1:45 prior to the service. Interment will be
in the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Cemetery following the service.
The family suggests memorials to the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic
Cemetery. Memorials may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home,
PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of Comfort and caring may be
left at mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.
Jeannie’s life was not always easy. Now, she has made the journey
home and is resting in the arms of her Lord and savior. She has no more
pain, sadness or sorrow and will never hurt again. She has earned her
wings, and God is taking care of her now. She is remembered with love.