James L (Jim) Andres

1939 - 2023  (84 years)

• Name	James L (Jim) Andres
  Nickname	Jim
  Born	27 Mar 1939	Alta Vista, Wabaunsee County, Kansas
  Gender	Male
  Died	2 Oct 2023	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Buried	6 Oct 2023	Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Person ID	I618	Rossville
  Last Modified	13 Oct 2025

  
  

  Father	Louis E Andres,   b. 26 Sep 1900, Alta Vista, Wabaunsee County, Kansas ,   d. 4 Jun 1981, Council Grove, Morris County, Kansas  (Age 80 years)
  Mother	Grace Meyers Andres
  Married	7 Mar 1926	Alta Vista, Wabaunsee County, Kansas
  Family ID	F184	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Laura Watson Andres
  Married	1 Jan 1961	Council Grove, Morris County, Kansas
  Children	+ 1. Andrea Andres Dugan Martin   2. Cindy Andres Hansen
  Last Modified	13 Oct 2025 22:48:22
  Family ID	F8946	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map

  Married - 1 Jan 1961 - Council Grove, Morris County, Kansas  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Documents

  Obituary- Andres, James James Andres Passes Away James L. Andres, age 84, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023, at a Topeka Hospital. Jim was born on March 27, 1939, in Alta Vista, to Louis and Grace (Meyers) Andres. He grew up in Alta Vista and later proudly served in the United States Army. On January 1, 1961, Jim exchanged vows with Laura Watson in Council Grove. They resided there until 1969 when they made their home in the Rossville community. Jim's career included working as an operator at the Jeffery Energy Center in St. Marys, and after retiring from there, he dedicated several years to the City of Rossville. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, as well as two brothers and their spouses, Bob (Pat) Andres and Neil (Jean) Andres. Surviving him is his loving wife of nearly 63 years, Laura, who resides at their home. He is also survived by two daughters, Andrea (Curt) Martin of Rossville and Cindy (Mike) Hansen of Eskridge, along with a sister-in-law, Ann (Joe) James of Rossville. Jim leaves behind a legacy of five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A graveside service to honor Jim's life will take place at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 6, 2023, at the Rossville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Helping Hand Humane Society, sent to the Piper funeral home.