Marie “Mia” Elaina Ines, 54, of St. George, Kansas, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Leiomyosarcoma cancer at her home on October 1, 2022.

Born October 2, 1968, in Fort Madison, Iowa, Marie was the daughter of Ernesto and Beverly (Mehl) Ines.

Mia bequeathed her body for scientific research due to the extreme rareness of her cancer. Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) accounts for less than 1% of all known cancers. Although her courageous battle with cancer has ended, we hope her request to have her body bequeathed for research will help others suffering from this rare form of cancer.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Memorials are requested to the LMS Cancer Foundation and can be left in the care of the funeral home. 4370 Salzer Rd, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547. Condolences may be left online.

Marie “Mia” Elaina Ines, 54, of St. George, Kansas, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Leiomyosarcoma cancer at her home on October 1, 2022.Born October 2, 1968, in Fort Madison, Iowa, Marie was the daughter of Ernesto and Beverly (Mehl) Ines.Mia bequeathed her body for scientific research due to the extreme rareness of her cancer. Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) accounts for less than 1% of all known cancers. Although her courageous battle with cancer has ended, we hope her request to have her body bequeathed for research will help others suffering from this rare form of cancer.A memorial service will be announced at a later date.Memorials are requested to the LMS Cancer Foundation and can be left in the care of the funeral home. 4370 Salzer Rd, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547. Condolences may be left online.