Harriet Louise (Casper) Honderick joined her parents in heaven Sunday, May 5, 2024.
Harriet was born Dec. 14, 1955, in Hays, the daughter of Harry and Drucella (Becker) Casper. She grew up in Plainville with her brothers, Harry Casper, Bruce Casper, Richard Casper, and Brian Hashenberger. She was a resident of Rush County for many years. A graduate of Plainville High School, Plainville, Harriet received her Associate Degree in Nursing from Pratt Community College, Pratt. She worked for a time at Larned State Hospital as a pharmacy technician. Later, Harriet worked for Brock Whitmore State Farm Insurance, La Crosse, as an agent.
In September 1973, she married John J. Stout. To this union four children were born, Steven, Carissa, LaShelle, and Jennifer. Harriet and John later divorced.
On July 23, 1993, she married David H. Honderick in Leonard, Texas. He preceded her in death Feb. 4, 2003.
She leaves behind her longtime boyfriend, Ray Buttke; her cherished Pekingese, Hope; one son, Steven Stout (Lynn), Hebron, Neb.; three daughters, Carissa Gentry (Terry), Louisville, Kentucky, LaShelle Schroter (Bill), La Crosse, and Jennifer Stout, Hoisington; one step-son, Craig Honderick, Sanger, Texas; one step-daughter, Conni Souder, Gordonville, Texas; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Harry Casper, Bruce Casper, and Brian Hashenberger.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, John J. Stout; her second husband, David H. Honderick; and her brother, Richard Casper.
A celebration of Harriet’s life will be Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 3 p.m. at Sonny’s Bar & Grill, Liebenthal.
Per her wishes, Harriet’s family will be scattering her remains privately at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to the Harriet L. Honderick Memorial Fund.
Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.