SPEARVILLE – Bernice T. Mages, 85, died peacefully Monday, October 5, 2020 at Trinity Manor in Dodge City.

She was born December 30, 1934 at Spearville, the daughter of Mathias "Matt" and Irene (Beller) Konda.  She was a graduate of Windthorst High School and a lifetime area resident.  On February 15, 1958 she married LeRoy Mages at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Windthorst.  She worked at the Spearville Hospital and Ford County Treasures Office as well as being a farm wife and homemaker.  Throughout her life she had an unwavering faith in God which she shared with those that surrounded her.  In addition to being a dedicated wife and loving mother, she was kind and caring to everyone and brought a smile to their face.  She loved gardening, baking, crocheting and was an avid reader.

She was a member of St. John the Baptist Church, Daughters of Isabella, Tacky Sewing Club and a 50 year member of the Card Club all in Spearville.

Survivors include: her husband of 62 years, LeRoy, Spearville; their 3 children, Kevin Mages, Spearville, Karla Mages, Murfreesboro, Tennessee and Kelly Mages and his daughters, Addison and Ellaina Mages all of Lenexa, Kansas; her 2 brothers, Richard Konda and wife Ruth, Loveland, Colorado and Fr. Ben Konda, Bel Aire, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Eleanor Boatright and 2 brothers, Fr. George Konda and Leo Konda.

Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 2:00 pm Friday, October 9, 2020 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Spearville.  Funeral Mass will follow the rosary at the church with Fr. John Forkuoh presiding.  Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Spearville.  Visitation will be Thursday from noon to 8:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to St. John the Baptist Church or Hospice of the Prairie both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14 ^th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.