Obituary of Edna Munsch

Mary Edna Munsch was born April 16, 1929 in LaCrosse, Kansas to Stephen and Anna Herrman. Edna grew up in the LaCrosse and Liebenthal area and graduated from LaCrosse High School in 1946. On October 14th, 1947 Edna married Lawrence Munsch of Ness City, Kansas. To this union were born six daughters: Connie Aitken (Dave), Bonnie Bogenhagen (Gary), Kay Ann Sexson (Dick), Linda Tallman (Dusty), Peggy Moberly (Rod), and Cindy Hoffman (Dan). In 1953 Edna and Lawrence moved to Cheyenne Wells, Colorado where she was a partner in the farming and ranching operation for 53 years. Edna kept busy as a stay at home mom until 1989 when she joined Cindy at Main Attractions for 10 years. Edna was very active in Prairie View Health resources, Sacred Heart Parish and Altar Society, and the Red Hat Society. In her later years Edna enjoyed frequent trips to Cripple Creek, playing cards, and cooking. The time she treasured most was spent with her family. A long struggle, Chronic Lung Disease took Edna’s life on February 26, 2007. She is preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Linda Tallman, grandson John Henry Sexson and granddaughter Sonia Renee Brinkerhoff. Edna is survived by husband Lawrence, 5 daughters, 13 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, and 6 brothers and sisters. Memorial contributions may be made at Eastern Colorado Bank in memory of Mary Edna Munsch to go towards Prairie View Resources or Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Funeral Services for Edna were held on March 2, 2007 at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father James Ponce and Father Terry Klein officiating. Burial followed in the Fairview Cemetery. Visitation was held on Thursday, March 1, 2007 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Church in Cheyenne Wells. A parish Rosary was recited at 7:00 PM.