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Gran Villas Atchison Resident Spotlight:
Mary Wessel was born to Paul and Helen Grollmes on January 5th 1933 in Seneca Kansas. Mary lived in Seneca until the 4th grade when she and her family moved to Valley Falls. She recalls growing up on the farm with her two brothers and three sisters and many happy memories. Mary attended Valley Falls High School and graduated in 1950. After graduation she worked in Valley Falls as a dental assistant. While still working at the dental office Mary let her friends Jim and Betty set her up on a blind date! "I'd say the date went really well because I didn't get home until the next morning at 7:30 and had to be to work the that day!" That blind date she had was with Joe Wessel! He asked Mary to marry him and in February on the 11th of 1956 they were wed! "I remember Joe saying that if I didn't marry him he was going to re-enlist but I knew I wanted to marry him way before he asked!" Joe and Mary settled in Effingham, Kansas and raised their 3 girls and 2 boys. " We have a big beautiful family like we always wanted!" When asked what makes Mary happy she replied "My family, they are my strength."
Fun Facts about Mary
Favorite Flower: Red Rose
Favorite Smell: Lilac
Favorite Past Time: "I like to play all sorts of games!"
Favorite Food: Pizza
Pet Peeve: "I hate it when people are late!" "There is no excuse to be late just leave a little earlier!"
Favorite Thing About Gran Villas: "I love the workers here, they are like one big family, and I feel safe and loved!"
Random acts of kindness!! Caring hands!!! ♥️♥️
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Gran Villas wishes to extend our gratitude to all law enforcement officials on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Thank you for all you do!
What does Gran Villas Neosho residents and staff do on a cold day?? Do our new year exercises and play farkle!!
Staff Christmas party at Gran Villas Neosho!!! Food, present and games along with lots of laughs!! There’s a lot of love here at Gran Villas Neosho!!
Gran Villas Neosho drew the winning ticket for the quilt December 20th! The winner is Carol Anderson!!! Congrats Carol!!🎉🎊
Gran Villas and Medicalodges working together to do the most good!!!
Look at all that trouble in one spot!
Oh goodness what a duo
What a pair 😁
you girls make me smile!
Hey Jeremy!
Did you know Gran Villas is known for their homemade cookies? So here at Gran Villas Atchison any chance we get to make them we take it!! Christmas cookies are just the best!! ♥️🎄🎅🏻🤶🏻
Looks like one of the decorators is eating a cookie!
Yum yum
Yummy!!! 😍
Gran Villas Pittsburg loading up to look at Christmas lights!! Isn’t Christmas just the best!!!🎄♥️🎄
Saturday Gran Villas Neosho had a fabulous Christmas lunch with staff, resident's and their families! What a fun afternoon of seeing old acquaintances, making new friends and enjoying the delicious food that was prepared by our cook Tressa Willson!! Gran Villas Neosho wants to wish everyone a happy holiday season!!🤶🎅🎄🎁
Gran Villas Atchison had a great time at the Christmas party!! Thanks everyone!!!
