Betty Goeckel Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Betty Goeckel of Hanover, Kansas, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Betty left this world on April 27, 2026 at the age of 88, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Martin and Josephine Martin (Mehring); her siblings, Bernard, Joan Martin, Mary Goeckel and Greg Martin; her brother-in-law Leo Goeckel; and her sons-in-law, Mike Leseberg and Larry Kruse.
She is survived by: her husband LaVearn Goeckel of John's Catholic Church; her children, Barb Leseberg, Denise Kruse, Renea Harrison, Mark Goeckel (Sherrill) and Randy Goeckel (Beth); her grandchildren, Megan Kumpula (Cory), Andy Leseberg, Kyle Provost (Miranda), Dylan Goeckel (Brianne), Auston Goeckel (Lauren), Brandon Kruse (Erin), Lance Kruse (April), Dusty Kruse (Kristin), KaNesha Harrison, Tierra Harrison, Cambria Kumpula, Chloe, Waylon Provost, Simon, Collins, Audrey Goeckel, Kenna, Lydia Kruse, Emalie, Marley Kruse, Ben and Connor Kruse; her brothers, Jim Martin (Vivian), Gene Martin (Anita), Don Martin (Susan) and John Martin (Jolene); and her sister-in-law Judy Martin.
A memorial fund has been established to benefit St. John's Catholic Church and other local organizations of the family's choice.
