Anna Mae Slack

Anna Mae Slack (Johnson) passed away on April 13th, 2024, at her home in Wamego, Kansas, at the age of 92. She was born on June 5th, 1931, in Baileyville, Kansas, to Oscar and Elizabeth (Thomas) Johnson.

Anna was married to Otto W. Slack in September 1954.  They were blessed with four children, William, Sharon, Randy, and Karen Slack.  

Anna was a housekeeper and cook at Seneca Convalescent Home, Kansas, for 14 years.  Additionally, she was a savvy business owner and owned a restaurant, gas station, and truck stop in Belvue, Kansas. Anna worked as a custodian alongside her daughter Sharon at Kansas State University for 20 years.

Anna enjoyed playing bingo and visiting casinos in her free time.  She always had a meal ready for family and friends, including homemade cookies and bread.  She could talk to anyone anywhere and was well-liked by all who met her. 

Anna is survived by her children William (Vicki), Sharon, Randy, and Karen; sisters Josephine Wiggins; half-sister Rita Chauza; and Jerry Sunnenberg.

Anna is preceded in death by Hank Sunnenberg, Donald Sunnenberg, Oscarine Sunnenberg, Vincent Sunnenberg, Roberta Ross, and Alma Simmons.  

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 20th, 2024, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wamego.  A rosary will be held before Mass at 10:00 a.m.  The family suggests memorial contributions to St. Judes Children’s Hospital and may be made payable to St. Judes Children’s Hospital which may be sent in the care of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.campanellastewart.com.