(From Clark Funeral Home)
July 10, 1930 - April 19, 2026
Jane LaVerne (Caruthers) Ghan was a strong-willed woman, as those who knew her well can testify. Maybe it was because she knew what she wanted and wouldn't see it any other way; maybe it was because she wouldn't take nonsense from anyone; but most likely it was because her husband of 60 years spoiled her and provided for her so she never lacked anything, creating a strong will to see her through her life.
Jane, known as Mimi to everyone in her later years, was born to Floyd Clayton Caruthers and LouElla Marie (Goodall) Caruthers in Saffordville, KS on July 10, 1930. She had four older siblings (listed in birth order): Virginia (Caruthers) Elgin, Richard Ernest Caruthers, Jean (Caruthers) Nurnberg, and Marjorie (Caruthers) Short, all of whom have passed before her. Mimi graduated high school from Purdy, MO, and shortly after eloped with Willard Dale Ghan on October 2, 1948 in Arkansas, when she was just 18 years old. She and Willard, known as Poppy, had one child, Melinda Jane (Ghan) Pound. Mimi worked at Sears Roebuck & CO in Kansas City, KS for 24 years, retiring from the company at 58 years old.
Mimi leaves quite the name legacy: her daughter, Melinda Jane; her granddaughter, Lacey Jane (Pound) Smith; her great-granddaughter, Darby Jane Smith; and her great-great-granddaughter, Isla Jane Korb. This is a testament to the impact her life has had on those around her, honoring her with the naming of four generations of Jane's.
Mimi is survived by her daughter, Melinda (Stephen) Pound; her granddaughters, Lacey (Lance) Smith, Ashlee (Nathan) Rowson, and Amber (John) Freerksen. She has ten great-grandchildren, Zaide (Rylee) Korb, Darby Smith, Colter Smith, Aubrey Smith, Clayton Smith; Lorelai Rowson, Oliver Rowson, Gemma Rowson; Breckin Freerksen, Dallen Freerksen; and one great-great-grandchild, Isla Korb. She is loved and will be missed dearly.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 at 2:00pm at the Muncie Chapel Cemetery.
Jane LaVerne (Caruthers) Ghan was a strong-willed woman, as those who knew her well can testify. Maybe it was because she knew what she wanted and wouldn't see it any other way; maybe it was because she wouldn't take nonsense from anyone; but most likely it was because her husband of 60 years spoiled her and provided for her so she never lacked anything, creating a strong will to see her through her life.
She will forever be remembered for her amazing cooking, often on a large-scale to accommodate the many people that would show up at her house for a meal. Her recipes for home made pie crusts and dinner "egg" rolls live on through her family.
Jane, known as Mimi to everyone in her later years, was born to Floyd Clayton Caruthers and LouElla Marie (Goodall) Caruthers in Saffordville, KS on July 10, 1930. She had four older siblings (listed in birth order): Virginia (Caruthers) Elgin, Richard Ernest Caruthers, Jean (Caruthers) Nurnberg, and Marjorie (Caruthers) Short, all of whom have passed before her. Mimi graduated high school from Purdy, MO, and shortly after eloped with Willard Dale Ghan on October 2, 1948 in Arkansas, when she was just 18 years old. She and Willard, known as Poppy, had one child, Melinda Jane (Ghan) Pound. Mimi worked at Sears Roebuck & CO in Kansas City, KS for 24 years, retiring from the company at 58 years old.
Mimi leaves quite the name legacy: her daughter, Melinda Jane; her granddaughter, Lacey Jane (Pound) Smith; her great-granddaughter, Darby Jane Smith; and her great-great-granddaughter, Isla Jane Korb. This is a testament to the impact her life has had on those around her, honoring her with the naming of four generations of Jane's.
Mimi is survived by her daughter, Melinda (Stephen) Pound; her granddaughters, Lacey (Lance) Smith, Ashlee (Nathan) Rowson, and Amber (John) Freerksen. She has ten great-grandchildren, Zaide (Rylee) Korb, Darby Smith, Colter Smith, Aubrey Smith, Clayton Smith; Lorelai Rowson, Oliver Rowson, Gemma Rowson; Breckin Freerksen, Dallen Freerksen; and one great-great-grandchild, Isla Korb. She is loved and will be missed dearly.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 at 2:00pm at the Muncie Chapel Cemetery.
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