Janice LaRue Birdsall's Obituary
Janice LaRue Birdsall, 75, of Chanute, KS passed away on August 23, 2018 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. She was born in rural Centerville, IA on May 15, 1943 to Earl and Irene (Sharp) Henderson. Janice married Arthur Robinson in 1962 in Allerton, IA. They later divorced. In 1977, she married Joe Sloan in Mercer, MO and they later divorced. On November 27, 1996, she married Mike Birdsall and he survives at their home.
Janice grew up in Allerton, IA and graduated from Allerton High School with the class of 1961. She was always active in various volunteer organizations while working in insurance, among other occupations throughout her life. It was always very important to do her very best at anything she set her mind to.
She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, and always made time for anyone or anything in need. She never knew a stranger and was never at a loss for words. Her reassuring that “everything will always be okay” will never be forgotten. No doubt in her family’s minds that she was one of a kind.
Survivors include:
Husband:
Mike Birdsall of their home in Chanute, KS
Sons:
Randy Robinson and wife, Kathy, of Miami, OK
Rusty Robinson and wife, Teri, of Chanute, KS
Robby Robinson and wife, Heather, of Kansas City, MO
Erik Birdsall of Chanute, KS
Daughter:
Cheryl Eisenbeis and husband, Todd, of Kansas City, MO
Sister:
Karen Nelson of Morris, IL
10 Grandchildren
13 Great-Grandchildren
Janice was preceded in death by her parents and one great-grandson.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 30, 2018 from 6-8:00 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home – Gibson Chapel in Chanute, KS. A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 31, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Grant Avenue Baptist Church at 519 North Grant in Chanute, KS. Interment will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery in Chanute, KS. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Memorials have been suggested to Grant Avenue Baptist Church or Castaways Animal Shelter and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 16 N. Forest, Chanute, KS 66720.
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