Genita D. Hughes
August 3rd, 1936 - February 24th, 2020
Visitation
Thursday, February 27th, 2020 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Janousek Funeral Home,
719 Pine Street,
La Crosse KS 67548
Visitation
Friday, February 28th, 2020 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
United Methodist Church,
220 Washington Street,
La Crosse KS 67548
Funeral
Friday, February 28th, 2020 at 10:30 AM
United Methodist Church,
220 Washington,
La Crosse KS 67548
Interment
Friday, February 28th, 2020 at 11:30 AM
Locust Hill Cemetery,
Rush Center KS 67575
Obituary
Genita D. Hughes, 83, La Crosse, Kansas, died Monday, February 24, 2020, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La Crosse, Kansas.
Genita was born August 3, 1936, in Rush Center, Kansas, the daughter of Carl and Dora (Goatley) Solomon. She was a lifelong resident of Rush County, Kansas. A 1954 graduate of La Crosse High School, La Crosse, Kansas, she was in administration at the ASCS office in La Crosse, Kansas, before her retirement.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas, where she was currently the treasurer. She was a volunteer at A Second Chance, and up until recently, the chairman of the Blood Drive, both of La Crosse, Kansas. She was the current treasurer for the City of Rush Center, and Walnut Valley Senior Center, both of Rush Center, Kansas. She was also the current treasurer of the EUB Trust, and a member and current treasurer of the Sunflower Polka Club, Salina, Kansas. Genita enjoyed bowling, and was a member of a Thursday morning bowling team in Hays, Kansas.
On September 12, 1956, she married George R. Corsair at Glenwood Springs, Colorado. They later divorced.
On September 1, 1991, she married Kent N. Hughes at Sheridan County, Missouri. He preceded her in death December 31, 2004.
Survivors include: five sons, Scott Corsair (Denise), Bazine, Kansas, Rex Corsair, Grand Junction, Colorado, Rod Corsair (Kally), Manzanola, Colorado, Kurt Corsair, Model, Colorado, and Ward Corsair (Kimberly), La Crosse, Kansas; one daughter in law, Judy Corsair, Scammon, Kansas; one step son, Will Hughes, Columbia, Missouri; one step daughter, Kimberly Dorrell (Mark), Brookfield, Missouri; 12 grandchildren, Chris Corsair (Niki), Brett Corsair (Sara), Shane Corsair (Allison), Duncan Corsair, Niquole Knapp, Aislinn Corsair, Caleb Corsair, Gentry Corsair, Bonner Corsair, Kale Corsair, Wyatt Corsair, and Chance Corsair (Erika); eight great grandchildren, Hank Corsair, Gus Corsair, Morgan Corsair, Maddy Corsair, Emmitt Corsair, Owen Corsair, Scarlett Corsair, and RaeLee Corsair; four step grandchildren, Levi Hamilton, Lacy Hamilton-Key, Katie Ramirez, and Dana Davis; four step great grandchildren, Nash Ramirez, Kori Ramirez, Josie Ramirez, and Bristol Davis; one brother, Jerry Solomon (Myrna), Liberty, Missouri; two sisters in law, Karla Solomon, Rush Center, Kansas, and Agnes Solomon, Rush Center, Kansas; and one brother in law, Dave Geisler, Westmoreland, Kansas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Kent N. Hughes; one son, David Corsair; one granddaughter, Taryn Corsair; two brothers, Arlyn Solomon, and Dennis Solomon; and one sister, Rita Geisler.
Visitation will be Thursday, February 27, 2020, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Church visitation will be Friday, February 28, 2020, from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas.
Funeral service will be Friday, February 28, 2020, at 10:30 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Angie Vertz officiating. Interment will be in the Locust Hill Cemetery, Rush Center, Kansas.
In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to A Second Chance, La Crosse, Kansas, or Walnut Valley Senior Center, Rush Center, Kansas.
Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.charterfunerals.com/locations/janousek-lacrosse.php.
Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.
Remembrances
Fri, Mar 6th, 2020 at 8:55 PM
I remember Aunt Genita young and vibrant. I haven't seen her in half a century, last time at the Mather's house in S. Windsor. But she is one of those unforgettable people. My mom Polly, also precedeased her by many years but they were the very best of penpals sharing letters and family photos and all sorts of news. This unsinkable lady, full of life and love and courage, can only have moved on up. Hope she and Polly are having a very good reunion up there. Blessings on you all.
karrenKarren Hoyt, Keene, NH
Wed, Mar 4th, 2020 at 12:34 AM
My condolences to the family, I didn’t know Gineta except from talking to Rex and I would have
loved to meet her, i know she will be missed so much by her sons, best wishes to you Rex and your
family.Judy Kittson, Colorado
Sun, Mar 1st, 2020 at 9:33 PM
Our deepest Sympathy and Prayers to the family...she was a sweet lady...God Bless...
Doug and Kathy Whitis, Salina, Ks
Fri, Feb 28th, 2020 at 2:40 PM
I worked with Genita many of my first years as manager of Rush County ASCS (FSA). Genita was a
team player, great employee and better person. She was a busy body in the Rush Center and
LaCrosse communities, she will be missed. Deepest sympathies from the Klozenbucher family.Kim Klozenbucher, LaCrosse, Kansas
Fri, Feb 28th, 2020 at 5:44 AM
We are deeply saddened by the loss of your mother/mother-in-law. Please accept our sincere
sympathies and prayers for all of you and your families, and know that we will miss her too.Trevor and Judy Crowell, McCracken, Kansas
Fri, Feb 28th, 2020 at 2:59 AM
To all of Genita's family, you filled her life and will carry on her special ways. Brian and I am so sorry for your loss and I will miss her. The time spent with Genita was special and as Cathy and Anne said she was so welcoming and it was as if we where home when we where in Kansas. Genita was gracious and kind and had a natural ability to be a mom, grandmother and great grandmother. Her energy and talent were amazing.
As I read the long list of sons, daughter-in laws and grand and great grandchildren, and know that she loved each one, I can't help but think how very successful she was in life with her wonderful family and all the extra contributions and volunteer work she did.
I will always be grateful for the time I had with her, and I think she will be watching over my Kansas cousins. Mary Lou Mather JenkinsMary Lou (Mather) Jenkins, Hiram Ohio
Fri, Feb 28th, 2020 at 1:33 AM
Genita had a beautiful smile and will be greatly missed, our deepest sympathies to her family
Sue Jimison ,Leroy VonadaSue, Jimison
Thu, Feb 27th, 2020 at 11:58 PM
So sorry to hear about Genita, she was a sweet lady...to all the family you have our deepest sympathy and prayers....God Bless you all...
Doug and Kathy Whitis, Salina, Ks
Thu, Feb 27th, 2020 at 11:18 PM
Prayers for the family. I always enjoyed visiting with Genita and she will be missed...Sorry for your loss but I know Genita will be dancing around heaven!
Linda Humphrey, Bison, Ks
Thu, Feb 27th, 2020 at 8:16 PM
sorry for our lose great woman and friend
judy burk, la crosse
Thu, Feb 27th, 2020 at 4:49 AM
Enjoyed working with Genita for almost 20 years. She was a pretty lady inside and out. May your
memories of Genita bring you peace and comfort.Vicky Foos, LaCrosse Kansas
Wed, Feb 26th, 2020 at 11:09 PM
The family in the east are all thinking of you this week. Even as far away as we are, we will miss her cheerfulness, kindness, and knowing we were always welcome no matter how long it had been since we were last there.
Anne Brzezicki, Murfreesboro, TN
Wed, Feb 26th, 2020 at 10:32 PM
My mom loved and admired your mom. Wish our mom had lived as long as yours, but the main thing
is that the pain, the big hole in your heart, it's the same, regardless of when you lose a loving mother.
Thinking of you across the miles.Gale West, Quebec
Wed, Feb 26th, 2020 at 10:12 PM
Dear Family, Rhon and I were so sorry to hear of Genita's passing. She was quite a
lady. She was unfailingly kind to cousin Mary Lou and I when we traveled to her house
to visit the Corsairs in 1975. Genita's kindness, good humor and generosity was
gratefully accepted by we "Two Broke Girls". We must haven eaten hundreds of her
Snickerdoles by the time we left a month after we arrived. We stayed in touch several
times over the years and I was always surprised and overwhelmed at all the good
deeds she did, clubs she belonged to, and that she kept tabs and proudly recounted
the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren, and great-grands.. She loved
her whole family, and set such a good example. I am sure that she faced her last
challenge with good cheer and as they have said, "A Lady always knows when it's time
to leave." Heaven has her in it's beautiful peace. Rhon and I are so happy that we
could know her!Catherine (MacDonald) Keinigs, Radford, VA
Wed, Feb 26th, 2020 at 9:12 PM
Ward, Kim & families, so very sorry for your loss. Sending our deepest sympathy.
Terry & Darla Hanks, Otis, KS
Wed, Feb 26th, 2020 at 7:10 PM
My condolences to the family, I didn’t know Gineta except from talking to Rex and I would have
loved to meet her, i know she will be missed so much by her sons, best wishes to you Rex and your
family.Judy Kittson, Colorado
Wed, Feb 26th, 2020 at 6:47 PM
I am saddened to hear of Genita’s passing but smile at the memories and remembering her shining
upbeat personality. So thankful that she was such a positive presence in my dad’s life before his
passing. We enjoyed her company and presence in all our lives during this time. She was truly a
shining light and will be missed by all. Thank you for your friendship Genita and fly high my friend. No
one will ever fill your shoes.
Becky Groft Topliff
Chase & Bailee Topliff and Jaxton and JaggerBecky Groft Topliff, Goodland Ks
Wed, Feb 26th, 2020 at 3:50 PM
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Genita's families. She was a very special lady and a good friend. She will be missed by all who knew her. She would help anyone. May she RIP
Marvin and Jinny Schneider, Rush Center KS
Wed, Feb 26th, 2020 at 2:50 PM
We’re so sorry for the loss of your mother. Condolences to all the family. We will be praying for all the
family, as you grieve the loss. She was a very good mother, grandmother, etc.
May God hold each of you through this time.Dale & Lisa Whittom, Fortaleza, Brazil
Wed, Feb 26th, 2020 at 2:44 PM
So very sorry for your loss. Genita was a very good friend to me and we had lots of fun together.
Prayers for your family.joyce eckroat koster, minneapolis ks
Wed, Feb 26th, 2020 at 2:35 PM
I want to express my deepest sympathies to the family. She was a special lady.
Mike and LaVetta StephensLaVetta Stephens, LaCrosse, KS
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