VICTORIA — Ventura M. (Giebler) Weigel, age 96, died Sunday, May 4, 2014, at her daughters home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

She was born March 25, 1918, in Catherine, Kansas, to James F. and Virginia (Koerner) Giebler.

She married Alvin M. Weigel on November 18, 1941, at Russell, Kansas.  He died August 24, 2012.

She was a homemaker, a member of St. Fidelis Catholic Church and V.F.W. Auxiliary both of Victoria, and a member of the Hays Daughters of Isabella. She moved to Victoria in 1982, from Pratt, Kansas.

Survivors one son, Gary Weigel and wife, Clarene, Colorado Springs, CO; two daughters,  Delores Schmidt and husband, Terrance, Oklahoma City, OK; Jacqueline Luttrell and husband, Denny, Eldon, MO; two brothers, Kenneth Giebler and wife, Edna, Hays, KS; Vernon Giebler and wife, Lori, Hays, KS; four sisters, Sylvia Stecklein, Pratt, KS; Ruth Carter, Jacksonville, FL; Alice Schneider, Victoria, KS; Mae Desch-Boos, Lafayette, CO; two sisters-in-law, Lucille Giebler, Grand Junction, CO; Theresa Giebler, Hays, KS; ten grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers, Joseph Giebler, James Giebler; three sisters, Loretta Stecklein, Lorraine Dreiling and Jeannie Rupp.

Services are 10:00 A.M. Thursday, May 8, 2012, at St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Victoria, Kansas. Burial in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.

Visitation is from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, and from 8:30 to 9:45 A.M. Thursday, all at Cline’s Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.

A Hays Daughters of Isabella rosary is at 6:30 P.M. Wednesday, a vigil service is at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, followed by a Victoria V.F.W. Auxiliary memorial service/rosary at 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, all at Cline’s Mortuary Victoria, Kansas.

Memorial to the churches of the family in care of Cline’s Mortuary. Condolences can be sent via email to [email protected]

HAYS, Kansas – Vitus R. Brungardt, age 85, died Monday, April 28, 2014, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

He was born November 10, 1928, in Gorham, Kansas to Edward J. and Catherine (Bellendir) Brungardt. He married Gertrude M. (Dome) on August 30, 1948, at Pfeifer, Kansas. She died December 26, 1976. He later married Gladys (Leiker) on August 25, 1977, in Hutchinson, Kansas.

He attended school in Gorham, Kansas, and worked at Dillon’s then S&W Supply and retired in 2004. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and St. Joseph 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, spending time with his family, grandchildren and he was an avid Royal’s fan.

Survivors include his wife, Gladys Brungardt, of the home, two sons, Larry F. Brungardt and wife Terri, Hutchinson, KS; Keith A. Brungardt and wife Beverly, Vincent, KS; one daughter, Cindy Huser and husband Bryan, Hays, KS; three stepsons, LaVerne Lang, Jr. and wife Pam, Tribune, KS; Norman Lang and wife, Rose, LaCrosse, KS; Mark Lang and wife ,Lori, Hays, KS; one step-daughter Mary Lou Engel, of the home; one brother, Hubert Brungardt and wife, Shirley, Hays, KS; three sisters, Laura Posednik, Fort Worth, TX; Marie Orth and husband, Frank, McPherson, KS; Teckla Baker, Hays, KS; one brother-in-law, Floris and wife, Bernie, Pfeifer, KS; two sisters-in-law, Jan Brungardt, Kansas City, MO; Josepha Dome, Hays, KS; 11 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren and eight step-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Leroy Brungardt; a great-grandchild, Aden Brungardt; step son-in-law, Cliff Engel; and step-son, Patrick Lang.

Services are 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 18th & Vine, Hays, Kansas. Inurnment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.

A vigil service and Knights of Columbus rosary will be at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

Visitation is from 11:00 to 1:45 P.M. Wednesday, at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays.

Memorials to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church or Hays Medical Center Foundation.
Condolences can be sent via email to [email protected]

Dylan Gene Woodward, the son of Jeffery Craig Woodward and Denise Renae (Baxa) Woodward, was born December 30, 1992 at Belleville, KS and passed away in Hays, KS on April 24, 2014 at the age of 21 years, 3 months, and 24 days.

Dylan grew up and attended schools in Belleville, graduating from Republic County High School in 2011. He then attended Missouri Auction School and Cloud County Community College. He currently was attending Fort Hays State University, majoring in Agronomy.

Dylan also was a farmhand for Lance Russell of Hays, KS and had served as a summer intern at the Aurora Coop at Hardy, NE.

Dylan was a member of the Boy Scouts of America, the FFA where he was an officer and received a State and National Degree in Turf Grass Management, also a member of the United Methodist Church, the Crop Judging Team at Cloud County Community College, and the Kansas Diesel Crew.

Dylan enjoyed camping, fishing, golf and hunting He also enjoyed four-wheeling and working on this truck, along with country music.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather Stanley Woodward and an uncle, Jason Woodward.

Dylan is survived by his parents, Jeff and Denise Woodward of Belleville, KS; Two sisters, Margaret Woodward and Riley Woodward both of Belleville, KS.
Grandmother, Racine Woodward of Broken Bow, NE; grandparents, Dale and Marjorie Baxa of Republic, KS; and his girlfriend, Nickie Weir of Belleville, KS;
Other relatives, his Kansas Diesel Crew Brothers, and many friends.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church, Belleville, KS with Pastor Roger Walls and Pastor Emily Meckley, officiating.

Interment will be at the Lake Cemetery, rural Republic, KS.

Visitation will be from One PM until Nine PM on Sunday and from 9AM until 9PM on Monday at the funeral home where the family will greet friends from 6PM until 8PM on Monday.

Memorials are suggested to the Church, or the Republic Co. FFA. Online condolences may be sent to www.bachelor-surber.com

Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS is in charge of the arrangements.

Lilyota Marie Brungardt, 76, Gorham, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2014, at Hays Medical Center with her children by her side. She was born April 7, 1938, in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of Walter and Scholastica (Walters) Leiker.

Lilyota spent her childhood on the family farm north of Walker, Kansas, where she grew up to appreciate her Volga German heritage. She graduated from Victoria High School in 1956. In 1959, she graduated from St. Anthony School of Nursing in Hays as a registered nurse.

On June 17, 1961, Lil married Donald Francis Brungardt in St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Walker, Kansas. He preceded her in death on March 2, 2001.

Lil is survived by her children Kerry (Michele) Brungardt of Lansing, KS; Kevin (Jennifer) Brungardt of Walker, KS; Kelly Brungardt-Neil of Tonganoxie, KS; and Kendra Brungardt of Russell, KS; grandchildren Nick and Joe Brungardt; Blane and Brandon Brungardt; Olivia and Tyler Knoles; Isaac and Abigail Neil; and Wyatt and Max Evans. She is also survived by a sister Nancy (Larry) McCoy of Porter, TX; a brother Dennis (Jan) Leiker of Rolling Bay, WA; a brother Jerome (Jenni) Leiker of Conroe, TX;  a brother Wilbert (Karen) Leiker of Topeka, KS; one sister-in-law, Barbara Phillips, Hutchinson, KS.

In addition to Donald, she was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Bernita; a brother, Roger; and numerous aunts and uncles.

Throughout her career as a registered nurse, Lil worked at several medical institutions in Russell and Ellis Counties.  Lil retired in 2004 after serving 45 years as a registered nurse.

She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Gorham, Kansas, where she served as a lector and a member of the Parish Council. Lil’s entire life was centered on her Catholic faith. She was a member of the American Nurses Association, a voracious reader, and an avid crossword puzzle enthusiast. She was very involved and supportive of her children and grandchildren’s activities. She loved her family dearly and will be greatly missed.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Gorham, with Fr. John Schmeidler O.F.M. Cap. as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Gorham.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to  9:00 P.M. on Tuesday, at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E. 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601 and from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church

A vigil service will be at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church or for mass intentions. Condolences can be sent via email to [email protected]

Kennith R. McGlasson, age 79, of WaKeeney, passed away after a lengthy illness Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Trego County-Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney. He was born in Elk County, Kansas, and graduated from Grenola High School with the class of 1952.  His parents were Reed and Oretha (Wilcoxen) McGlasson.

On July 20th, 1958, he was united in marriage to Ruelena Cox of Arkansas City at the Cedar Vale Baptist Church. They enjoyed 55 years of marriage together. In 1968, Kennith joined the Kansas Highway Patrol and spent his entire career in this area. He retired in 1993. Kenny was well known for his outgoing personality and quick wit.  He always liked to hear or tell a good joke.

Kennith is survived by his wife; 3 brothers, Ed and wife Teressa McGlasson and Don and wife Ann McGlasson, both of Arkansas City, and Dave and wife Delores McGlasson of Coffeyville; and 1 sister Mary Shorter of Ponca City, Oklahoma.  He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Alene Ware and her husband, Bob; and a brother-in-law, Tom Shorter.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney.  Burial will be in the WaKeeney City Cemetery with honors by the Kansas Highway Patrol.

The casket will be open 1 hour to service time for viewing.  There will be no visitation.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Trego County Hospital Endowment Fund or the Big Creek Golf Course.  Checks written to those organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS  67672.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.schmittfuneral.com.

Imelda M. Lenker, age 77, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at her home in Westminster, Colo. She was born May 19, 1936, in St. Peter, the daughter of the Jacob Meiar and Bertha Meiar.

She moved to Denver, Colo., where she married Donald E Lenker and lived out the rest of her life. She attended The Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Westminster, Colo.

She enjoyed doing yard work and playing with her cats.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a step-daughter Doris Garza; and siblings Alfred Meiar, Eleanora Mohr, and Mary Lantz.  Imelda is survived by a daughter Lisa E Jones; grandchildren Brandi Jones (Leon) , Angel Allison (Eddie); great-grandchildren Devon Jones and Leon Schrecongost Jr.; step-great-grandchild Savonnah Schrecongost; step-sons Robert Lenker and Donald E Lenker Jr.; and ten nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 26, 2014, at St. Michael Catholic Church of Collyer. Burial will be in the St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery in St. Peter.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Imelda Lenker Memorial fund. Checks made out to the “Imelda Lenker Memorial Fund” may be sent in care of Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th, WaKeeney, KS  67672.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.schmittfuneral.com.