Mertens, Alice Rose, 88, died Dec. 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Survived by her children, Greg (Theresa) Mertens, Cindy (Steve) Ochsner, Jenni (Devin) English, Sister Marie Bernadette Mertens, IHM ; 6 grandchildren ; 9 great grandchildren. Rosary 7 p.m. Tuesday, Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Wed., both at St. Joseph Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to IHM Sisters. Arrangements under the direction of Devorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary, Wichita, KS.