M. Lucille Slagle, age 104, passed away at Cedar Village, Ness City on October 22, 2018. She was born on August 30, 1914 in Brownell, Kansas the daughter of Isaac and Emma (Metz) Grumbein.

After graduating from Ness City High School, Lucille obtained her teacher’s certificate and taught in a one room school house West of Ness City. She married John Marshall Slagle on June 17, 1935. Together they owned and operated Slagle Inc., an Allis-Chalmers/Gleaner and GMC Pick-up dealership. Lucille ran the parts desk and kept the books and when needed she acquired her “chauffers” license and drove the fuel truck. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Eastern Star, Rebekah’s Lodge, and the Gingham Girls, all of Ness City. Marshall preceded her in death on November 15, 1986.

Lucille is survived by her two granddaughters; Tracy Proctor and her husband, Steve, of Ness City, Verla King and her husband, Scott, of Olmitz; daughter-in-law, Beth Slagle of Ness City and two great-grandchildren, Devon King and Raegan King and her fiance, Cole McCurry. She was preceded in death by her son, Vyrl Slagle; four brothers, Ralph, Willis, Walter, and Lawrence Grumbein; and two sisters, Ruby Mellis and Hazel Grumbein.

Funeral Service will be on Thursday, October 25, 2018, 10:00 a.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City followed by burial in the Ness City Cemetery. Viewing will be at the funeral home on Wednesday from noon until 8:00 p.m. with the family present for visitation from 6-8 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Lucille Slagle Memorial Fund.