Theresa "Teri" Ann Brockish

A longtime resident of the Flush community, Theresa “Teri” Ann Brockish passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024 at the Good Shepard House in the company of her loving family. 

Teri was born May 30, 1949, to Kenneth and Dorothy Ebert, and was raised on the family farm in the Flush community. Her family grew to include six brothers and two sisters. During her “growing up” years she was actively involved in Bonfire 4-H and she had a passion for designing dresses and styling hair.

Following high school, she graduated from Marymount College with an Associate’s Degree and then entered the Academy of Hair Design and became a hair stylist. She opened her own beauty shop in Salina, KS where she remained until her marriage to Francis “Joe” Brockish in 1979. They resided in St. Mary, KS and were blessed with three sons Adam, Andy and Todd.

In 1989, Joe’s career took them to Trumann, Ark for four years and then Pocahontas, Ark for four years. During their time in Arkansas, Teri was very active in the church and the local schools. She also developed a deep, close-knit relationship with her “Aunt Bernie”. Joe and Teri returned to Kansas and joined the Flush community in 1998. 

Teri wore many hats; shop owner, realtor, babysitter, housekeeper, garage sales specialist, school attendant as well as being active in the American Legion Auxiliary, the Flush Alumni and the Altar Society. She was always willing to lend a helping hand whenever and wherever needed. She became well known at The Flush Picnic for the 100’s of dolls she dressed for the Doll Stand and most recently the many goodies she sold at the Country Store. Her door was always open, providing a place for wandering relatives to stay, a hot meal any time of the day or night as well as a listening ear. 

In addition to her parents, Teri was preceded in death by her beloved son Adam. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband Joe of 45 years, her children, Margo Fries of Lee’s Summit, MO, Todd Brockish and his wife, Stephenie of Gainesville, Florida, Andrew Brockish and his wife, Jucinta of Manhattan, KS, and her two exchange students, Jacek Cichowlas of Germany and Geir Prytz of Norway. She was blessed with eight grandchildren: Nicholle, Christopher, Ericka (Todd & Stephenie), Drake & Paige (Margo Fries), and Anthony, Amira, and Adam (Andy & Jucinta) She also leaves behind her beloved Aunt Bernie, Aunt Jill and Uncle Jim Weixelman as well as eight siblings; Bob, Mike, Joe, Marty, Ken, Rick, Deanna, & Jeff.

Although Teri faced many challenges in her life, her joy for the things she loved never diminished; her husband, her garden, her kittens, her grandkids, and the many “ladies” she helped over the years. Teri, like an autumn leaf, looked to the sky and lived, and when it was time to leave, she passed gracefully, knowing life was a gift. She will be missed. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Flush, Kansas. Father Mike Peterson will be the Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Teri will lie-in-state on Monday, beginning at 3:00 pm, at Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego, where the family will greet friends from 6:00 until 8:00 pm. Memorial Contributions are suggested to Good Shepherd Homecare & Hospice or St. Joesph Catholic Church, and those may be sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.campanellastewart.com.