Mary "Agnes" Scherman, age 106, of Paola, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021, at North Point Nursing Home in Paola. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Paola. Burial will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery. Agnes was born Saturday, January 12, 1915, in Wea , KS, the daughter of William Mark and Rose Gertrude (Knecht) Peuser. She graduated from Paola High School with the Class of 1933. Agnes was united in marriage to Harold E. Scherman on January 11, 1941, in Paola, KS. They made their home on a farm in rural Paola where they grew row crops and raised livestock. She worked at Knecht's Implements as a secretary/bookkeeper for 12 years. She enjoyed sewing and was an excellent seamstress. She was also a good cook and well known for her excellent pie baking skills. Agnes worked alongside her husband on the farm and loved growing vegetables in her garden. She volunteered in the St. Mary's food kitchen in Kansas City with her sister Lillian and other members of Holy Trinity church for 25 years. She and Harold enjoyed traveling, going to movies, and playing cards. They had quite an extensive record collection with a wide range of music. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Harold, and brothers Leonard and Bill Peuser. Survivors include her sister Lillian Tallio of Paola; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family suggests memorial contributions to Lakemary or the Alzheimer's Association which can be sent c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 305 North Pearl Street, Paola, KS 66071. Family and friends are encouraged to post their condolences and memories on Agnes’ Tribute Wall.
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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