Edra Jean Northup, fondly known as "Jean," 95, passed away on October 17, 2025, at the Onaga Health and Rehab care home in Onaga, Kansas.
Jean was born on October 2, 1930, in Duluth, Kansas, to parents Arthur and Gertrude (Matzke) Honig. Jean married Marvin Dale Northup on November 3, 1948, in Duluth. They spent over 50 years together before his passing in 2001.
Jean was a devoted spouse to her husband and a loving mother to her three children. She was a talented cook, and she shared her culinary gift professionally as a cook for Kansas State University at the Derby Food Center, where she dedicated over twenty years of her life. Many cherished memories revolve around her heartwarming meals, which brought family and friends together. She instilled the same passion for cooking by teaching her daughters everything she knew.
Beyond her culinary skills, Jean found joy in hobbies such as quilting, sewing, embroidery, crocheting, and needlework. She meticulously tended to her house plants. Jean was actively involved in her church community as a member of the Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Wamego, Kansas, and as part of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, reflecting her dedicated faith and commitment to serving others.
Jean is survived by her children Dale Northup (Debra Keating), Cynthia Ebert (Richard Varnadore), and Julie (Mohamed) Albohali; grandchildren Jeremy Northup, Jennifer (Brett) Soeken, Jess (Susan) Ebert, Jacque Ebert, Tonie Volanti, and Nettie Albohali (Ryan Jack); great-grandchildren Trevor (Heather) Northup, Rylan Northup, Kinley Soeken, Kyler Soeken, Ashton Ebert, Caden Ebert, Layton Ebert, Julia Stewart, Cooper Jack, and Oliver Jack; and great-great-grandchildren, Brantley Dern and Sawyer Soeken.
Jean is reunited in heaven with her beloved parents, late husband Marvin, daughter-in-law Diane (Wells) Northup, son-in-law Dale Anthony Ebert, sister Dorothy Henneberg, brother-in-law Milton Henneberg, and brother Daryl Honig.
Family will greet visitors during a visitation service on October 23, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, Wamego.
Funeral service will be held on October 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, Wamego, with Reverend Jim Price officiating. A burial will follow the funeral service at Wamego City Cemetery, Wamego.