She was born in Osage Bend, the daughter of Joseph and Katherine Toebben Schmidt. She was married on May 24, 1944 in Osage Bend to Herbert Joseph Bax who survives at Westphalia Retirement Center. Mrs. Bax was a homemaker. Other survivors include three daughters, Elaine K. Brandt, Chamois; Janice M. Groner, St. Thomas; and Carolyn E. Bax, Osage Bend; two sons, Kenneth J. Bax and Glenn E. Bax, both of Osage Bend; ten grandchildren; one great-grandson; and a sister, Mildred Bruemmer, Taos. She was a member of St. Margaret of Antioch Catholic Church, Osage Bend; the ladies Organization of the church; and the Over-Fifty Club. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association, 1121 Business Loop 70 East, Columbia, MO 65201; St. Margaret of Antioch Catholic Church, 12025 Route W, Jefferson City, MO 65101; or a chaarity of the donor's choice.