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Ann graduated from Timken High School in 1947 in Timken, KS and earned her Bachelors and Masters Degrees from Ft. Hays State University.
She worked as a Social Worker for the State of Kansas in the SRS Department; retiring after over 30 years.
Ann was a member of the Denison Bible Church. She enjoyed knitting, bird watching, her cats and feeding the fish with her husband, Ed.
She married Edward Alfred Brazda on August 30, 1949 in Bison, KS. He preceded her in death on March 9, 2014; after over 64 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Mary Ann Phillips; 3 sisters, Betty Brown, Dorothy Schwartzkoph and Ruth Hunter.
Survivors include her son, Michael J. Brazda of Mission, KS; son-in-law, Ryan Phillips of Denison, KS; brother, Kenny Schuetz of Smithville, MO; 3 grandchildren, Travis Holt (Jessica), Trevor Holt (Jerica) and Shelby Phillips and 2 great-grandchildren, Rylee and Tucker Holt.
Funeral Service will be 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Family will greet friends one hour prior to service. Burial at South Denison Cemetery will be at a later date. Ann will lie in state for viewing on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Memorials may be given to the Heart of Jackson Humane Society c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.
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Susan Dallman
September 22, 2024
We enjoyed having Ann at the Senior Citizen Center in Holton. She was a sweetheart. My condolences & prayers for all of the family.
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Phylli Phillips
September 7, 2024
Michael, Ryan, Travis, Trevor, and Shelby and families, Your Mother and Grandmother was one of a kind. She loved you all so very much. Recall the special memories of her as they become treasure that only you will have. Ralph and Phyllis Phillips
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