Johanna Weiland Spain, age 85, of Manhattan, died December 22, 2022, at Meadowlark Hills – Collins House.
She was born January 18, 1937, in Worms, Germany, the daughter of Konrad and Elisabeth (Baier) Weiland.
“Jo” moved to the United States in 1956 and settled in Manhattan in 1959.
She worked as a floral designer for several decades at both Manhattan and Westloop Floral.
“Nanny” as her loved ones affectionately referred to her, loved to work and do her own home improvements. She especially enjoyed mowing her own lawn, as well as the lawns of several of her neighbors.
On September 6, 1968, in Beatrice, NE, she was married to Leon Dale Spain. She was preceded in death by her Husband Leon on April 13, 2007, and also by her Sister Paula Cody in 2010.
Survivors include her Daughter Leona Staab and Granddaughter Brandi Peil, of Johnson County, as well as her Grandson Joshuah Staab, of Manhattan, who became her next-door neighbor and primary caregiver in late 2018.
Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 18th, at Valley View Memorial Park east of Manhattan.
Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.