Jeannette M. (Ibach) McAdam
February 25, 1950 ~ February 3, 2025
Jeannette M. (Ibach) McAdam, 74, wife, mother, and grandmother, died February 3, 2025 at home in Wichita, Kansas. She was born February 25, 1950, in Arkansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Doug and Helen Ruth (Wakefield) Ibach.
Jeannette received a Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education and a Masters Degree in Educational Psychology from Wichita State University. On June 10, 1977, Jeannette married Dan McAdam at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wichita. They lived their married life in Wichita where she spent 27 years teaching special education in the Wichita Public Schools. In retirement, Jeannette enjoyed being “Grandma Mac,” reading, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Jeannette is survived by her husband; two sons, Justin (Joseph) McAdam of Washington, DC, Andy McAdam of Chicago, IL; sister, Susie (Ancel) Sapp of Manhattan, KS; brother, Garrah (Kristan) Ibach of Arkansas City; grandchildren, Teegan, Kylen, and Haidan Rodriguez; and daughters-in-law, Sandra Rodriguez and Stephanie Winger-Rodriguez; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A memorial celebration will be held at 7:00 PM on February 10, and a Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM on February 11, both at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Andover, KS. Burial service will follow the funeral at Ascension Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, the Lord’s Dinner, or Kansas Humane Society.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.
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I remember being at Dan & Jeanette’s house when she was running a day care (when Justin and Andy were small) and one of the little boys was asked to pick up his toys because his mom was coming to get him; he immediately started melting down, and Jeanette didn’t bat an.eye — she scooped him up and she sat in this big rocker there and started rocking him while he is wailing and thrashing. Every few minutes she asked him if he had control yet, to which he actually would answer, screaming “NOOOOO.” She continued, and after about 3 minutes, he finally sagged against her and sobbed. Then, she asked if he had control yet, and he replied yes. She then asked if he was willing now to pick up his toys, and he nodded. She quit rocking, set him down on the floor, and he went over to his toys and picked them up and put them in the bin. She was talking to another child by then. I was utterly amazed– I mean, stupefied! I had never seen anyone be that completely calm and use rocking to reverse a child’s uncontrolled tantrum. She never lost that calming demeanor. She was the most amazing person, especially around small kids. She always had that amused smile while her eyes just danced with mirth. This world will not be as smooth without her.
Dan, Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. So very sorry. Phil