Mary Ann Randa, 86, Liebenthal, died Friday, September 18, 2020 at HaysMed as a result of COVID-19.
She was born July 8, 1934 in Liebenthal, the daughter of Bernard and Mary (Depperschmidt) Herrman. She graduated from Schoenchen High School in 1952. On September 30, 1953 she was united in marriage to Marvin Anthony Randa in Liebenthal, and they celebrated 39 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on October 2, 1992. For 35 years she was the Community Postal Officer at the Liebenthal Post Office. Her memberships included St. Joseph Catholic Church in Liebenthal and St. Ann’s Altar Society. She was an outgoing and social person who enjoyed going places, visiting with people, and learning about her Volga-German heritage. She loved God, prayed the rosary, was active in the church, and enjoyed sitting on her porch reading a book. Mary Ann also loved her family and looked forward to all holidays, especially when she could spend them with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Survivors include three sons; Ronald Randa of Hays, Leslie Randa of LaCrosse, and Lyle Randa and wife Amy of Wichita, five daughters; Linda Gottschalk and husband Loren of Basehor, Doris Scheideman and husband Kent of Haysville, Marilyn Randa of Derby, Nadine Foreman and husband Steve of Haysville, and Pamela Winkler and husband Robert of Charleston, SC, a daughter-in-law; Barbara Randa of Huntsville, AL, two sisters; Elvera Rupp-Mock of Haysville and Alfrieda Dinges of Hays, a sister-in-law; Gloria Herrman of LaCrosse, 23 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, her special friend; LaVern Meier of Wichita, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Marvin, a son; Gary Randa, two brothers; Wilbert and Richard Herrman, and a sister; Firmina Herrman.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Liebenthal, with Fr. Stephen Dabanka officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Liebenthal. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm until 8:00 on Tuesday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. A St. Ann’s Altar Society rosary will be at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Church. Condolences and memories of Mary Ann may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com