Johanna G. McMahon

Johanna G. (Helmerichs) McMahon, age 83, of Beattie, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Frankfort Community Care Home in Frankfort, Kansas.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 30, at First Lutheran Church in Summerfield, Kansas. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow in Summerfield Cemetery.

The pallbearers are Harlo Helmerichs, Jim Helmerichs, John Crawford, Wayne Detweiler, Steve Meyer and Gary Jurgens.

Johanna was born on July 15, 1943, in Yuma, Colorado, the daughter of George and Hilsa (Evers) Helmerichs. She attended school in Summerfield and graduated from Summerfield High School in 1962.

On June 11, 1983, Johanna was united in marriage to Don McMahon at First Lutheran Church in Summerfield. The couple shared many years together until Don's passing in 1998.

Throughout her working years, Johanna was employed at Good Shepherd Village in Summerfield and Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville. She was a caring and devoted daughter who lovingly cared for her mother during her illness until her passing.

Johanna enjoyed playing bingo and cards, activities she often shared with her husband, Don. Following his passing, she continued to enjoy these pastimes with her friend, Martin Akin. She treasured the friendships and companionship that came from spending time with others.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Don; an infant sister; two brothers, Henry and Andrew Helmerichs (Janice Bigham); and a great-nephew, Adam Helmerichs.

Survivors include her sister-in-law, Ethelene Helmerichs, Summerfield; nieces and nephews, Lola (Wayne) Detweiler, Harlo (Brenda) Helmerichs and Jim (Janet) Helmerichs, all of Summerfield, Valarie (John) Crawford, Plainville, Kansas, and Velda (Steve) Meyer, Valley Center, Kansas; and numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.

A memorial fund has been established for First Lutheran Church in Summerfield. Contributions may be sent in care of Kinsley Mortuary, P.O. Box 147, Marysville, KS 66508.