Brenda Sue Dirks Walz, age 68, of rural Ellis, died Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Hays Medical Center.  She was born September 15, 1946, in Great Bend to Raymond H. and Irma G. (George) Dirks.

Brenda married Leroy H. Walz on November 19, 1976, at Red Line Church of God in rural Graham County.  She was a homemaker, former school bus driver for USD 208, a genealogist, and served as Sunday School Superintendent and Treasurer for many years at her church.

Survivors include her husband of the home; two daughters, Laura and husband Jeff McGee of rural Graham County; Ann Marie and husband Mark Knipp of Damar; a son, Matthew Walz and his fiancé, Yvonne Gilmore of rural Ellis; and a step-son Kenrick Walz and his wife Yvette of Santa Cruz, California; one sister, Sandra and husband Jerry Waite of Salina; two grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Red Line Church of God, 1 mile south and 4 miles west of Palco.  Burial will be in the Morlan Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home in WaKeeney.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Brenda Walz Memorial Fund (for her grandchildren’s education).  Checks made to the fund may be sent in care of Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS  67672.

Condolences may be sent to www.schmittfuneral.com.