Genevieve SCHEFFER
Obituary

Lillian "Genevieve" Bieberly, age 95, of Manhattan, died November 15, 2011, at Via Christi Village in Manhattan.

She was born January 20, 1916, in St. Marys, Kansas, the daughter of Frank P. and Lillian (Roberts) Scheffer.

Mrs. Bieberly graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in St. Marys, and attended Kansas State College. She taught in a one room school prior to her marriage.

On December 27, 1939, in St. Marys, Kansas, she was married to Frank Bieberly. Mr. Bieberly preceded her in death in 2005.

She was an active member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church since 1947, participated in Manhattan Catholic School activities, Altar Society, Budget Shop and Church Choir.

Survivors include five children: Jeanne Hannebaum and her husband, Dean, of Yukon, Oklahoma; Frank "Fritz" Bieberly, Jr. and his wife, Susan, of Pukwana, SD; John Bieberly and his wife, Vicki, of Manhattan; Joe Bieberly and his wife, Robin, of Johnson City, TN; and Julie Moore and her husband, Bruce, of Salina, KS; one sister, Rita Tomson, of Indianapolis, IN; 21 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by two daughters: Janet Wilkerson and Jerilyn Broussard; and two sisters: Vivian Wurtz and Katherine McMullin Wurtz.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, November 18th, at Seven Dolors Catholic Church with Father Merlin Kieffer as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan, KS.

A Christian Wake Service and Rosary will be held at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, November 17th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to either the Kansas State University Foundation Frank and Genevieve Bieberly Scholarship Fund or Manhattan Catholic Schools. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Published 11/ 15/ 2011
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, Manhattan, KS



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