Esther Bruntz, age 92, died at Ness County Hospital, February 26, 2016.

She was born on December 12, 1923 in Darrouzett, Texas, the daughter of George and Mollie (Fritzler) Schoenhals.

She married Sam Bruntz on September 14th, 1950. She was a homemaker, loved gardening, woodworking, arts and crafts, and was a family historian. She also served as mayor of Bazine. She was a member of the St. Paul Congregational Church, Bazine.

She is survived by her husband, sons Craig and wife Beverly of Overland Park, Ks; Rodney and wife Patty of Valley Center, KS; Kent and wife Cindy of Mulvane, KS. Grandchildren, Kim (Bill) of Loveland, Co; Kelley of Hampton, NE; Jonathon (Allison) of Wichita, KS; Christopher (Tracy) of Topeka, KS; Carissa (Jensen) of Mulvane, KS; Michelle Bruntz and Jordan Bruntz. Great-Grandchildren Jack, Kate, Samual, Benjamin, Leah, and Jaden. Sister Ruth (Delbert) of McLean, TX, brothers Bill of Grand Junction, CO and Sam of Ridgecrest, CA.

She was preceded in death by son Lyle and wife Del, sisters Helen Herbel and Katherine Mattison, brothers H.E. and George.

Viewing will be Sunday, February 28, 9 A.M. – 9 P.M. with family present 6 P.M. – 8 P.M. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be at St. Paul Congregational Church, Bazine, Monday, February 29, 2016, 11:00 A.M.

Burial in Bazine Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Paul Congregational Church, Bazine.