Janice Marie Schroth

Janice Marie Schroth, age 85, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas. She was born on December 10, 1940, in Marienthal, Kansas, to John Joseph and Barbara Pauline Kessler Chvilicek. Janice spent her early years in Marienthal before her family relocated to Belpre, Kansas, in 1960. In her later years, Janice moved to Larned, Kansas, and just a year and a half ago, she made Scott City her home. She worked in various roles over the years, including janitorial and laundry positions at several hospitals and nursing homes.

Janice was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Scott City, Kansas.

On February 8, 1980, Janice married James Schroth. Their time together was filled with love and companionship until James passed away on November 1, 1992, in Belpre, Kansas.

Janice, the youngest member of her family, exhibited a cheerful and energetic disposition. Life on a rural farm cultivated her appreciation for animals, with a particular interest in birds. She pursued drawing, painting, and creating home movies to share with others. She also collected “Tweety Birds” memorabilia and especially enjoyed polka music. In her youth, her family often attended the Czech Festival in Wilson, KS, where polka was played.

When her nieces and nephews visited, she provided board games to keep them entertained; moreover, she also enjoyed participating in the activities herself.

She also enjoyed cooking and demonstrated considerable skill in the kitchen. She took pleasure in making noodles with a noodle maker she had purchased and shared with family & friends.

She was deeply devoted to her mother and father, frequently speaking of them fondly throughout her life.

Janice was compassionate and generous with everyone, despite having modest resources. Her radiant smile and laughter will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Janice is preceded in death by her husband, parents, Brothers: Harry Chvilicek, Raymond Chvilicek and James Chvilicek, Sister: Irene Rohrbough, Patsy Chvilicek(sister-in-law) Niece: Kathy Gregory, Nephews:Derek Rohrbough, Lonnie Rohrbough, Galen Rohrbough, John Gregory, and WillieCollins.

Survivors include her Brother Jerry Chvilicek, Kingsley, Kansas and a sister-in-Law Alvera Chvilicek Marienthal, Kansas. The family includes seven nieces: Dalene Haynes (Rusty), Scott City, Kansas; Jeannie Moore, Garden City, Kansas; Karla Limon, Garden City, Kansas; Elizabeth Chvilicek (Thomas Goodall); Margaret Collins, Glasco, Kansas; Mary Marotz (John), Cedar Park, Texas; and Pauline Chvilicek, Laurel, Maryland. Additionally, there is one stepdaughter, Kathy Schroth, Larned, Kansas. The extended family also comprises two nephews: Leonard Chvilicek (Teresa), Derby, Kansas, and Jimmy Rohrbough (Carol), Garden City, Kansas. There are numerous great nieces and great nephews, as well as several great-great nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas, with Fr. Don Bedore presiding.

Memorials in Lieu of Flowers may be made to St Joseph Catholic Church in care of Price & Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas 67871.

Interment will be held in Belpre Cemetery in Belpre, Kansas at 4:00 p.m.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday and 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday at Price & Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. Washington St., Scott City, Kansas, 67871.