Janet Sue Schmidt, 84, died October 5, 2026 at the Presbyterian Manor, Salina. Janet was born, April 15, 1942, in Concordia, KS to Russell and Dora (Lundblade) Fraser. She married Kenneth Schmidt on August 11, 1962, at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina. They were blessed with one daughter, Lee Ann.

Janet worked for Southwestern Bell, which later became AT&T. When they located out of Salina, she worked for Marymount College and then Blue Beacon International, Inc. as a sales representative.

Janet had a love for genealogy and researching families. She was active in bowling and card playing with her friends. She was still bowling until this recent spring. She was also busy doing volunteer work for the Elks, working the election polls, planning the banquets for Memorial Weekend in Courtland, KS and actively volunteering for the Friends of the Library and The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), which she continued even while in the nursing home.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter, Lexi Ann. She is survived by her daughter, Lee Ann Kramer (Tom); two grandsons, Trevor (Ariele) and Cash; two great grandchildren, Callan and Sloane; one sister, Linda Latham (Dave) and many nieces and nephews.

With respect for Jan’s wishes, there will be a private burial. A memorial Mass and Celebration of Life will be announced at a later time.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Daughters of the American Revolution or Friends of the Library in Salina.