Virgil Lee ONeal
January 17, 2011
Virgil Lee ONeal, of Bentley, 85, died on January 17, 2011 of Alzheimers disease at Memorial Home in Moundridge, KS. A husband, dad, granddad and great-granddad, retired farmer and real estate broker. Virgil served in the Navy and was a World War II veteran. He married Donna Hartwig on July 19, 1947. He served on many boards including the Rural Electric Cooperative board for Sedgwick County for 19 years. Preceded in death by parents, William and Sarah (Rebman) ONeal; brothers, Gerald, Leonard and Tommy; sisters, Gertrude, Zella, Alice, Agnes, Helen and Barbara and grandson, Ryan Elliott. Survivors: wife, Donna; 3 daughters and 1 son, Carlene (Rayle) Elliott and Cathy (Bob) Elliott of Mt Hope, Randy (Debra) ONeal and Cindy (Randy) Foster of Bentley; 13 grandchildren, Rodney (Jenny) Elliott, Tami (David) Martens, Lori (Joe) Fahrbach, Amy Elliott, Landon and Lindsay Kern, and Keifer, Kyler, Kaden, Keaton, Konnor, Kason and Kensi ONeal; 3 great-grandchildren, Ethan and Kailee Elliott and Ellie Martens; 5 step-grandchildren and one sister, Pearl Brees of Derby. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday, January 21 at Westlink Christian Church, 2001 N. Maize Road in Wichita. A memorial has been established in Virgils name with Memorial Home, 86 22nd Avenue, Moundridge, KS 67107. Arrangements with Downing & Lahey Mortuary West.
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I am sorry to hear about Virgil’s medical circumstances. If memory serves I am sure that was very difficult for all. Hopefully more splendid and brilliant memories will steer you throught the difficult patches. Belinda Creasser
Donna, I am sorry for your loss. Please accept my sympathy, and extend it to your family also. Jack thought a lot of Virgil working with him on the REC Board. Love, Aileen
I am sorry to hear of his passing. I knew he was struggling with alzheimers for a long time. I am sure the last few years were not the life he wanted so I hope the family knows he is in a better place now. He was always nice to me, as a neighbor kid growing up. Thanks for some great memories with his family and ours. My condolences to everyone.
My deepest sympathy to your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry to learn of Virgil’s death. He was a good neighbor. Live each day to it’s fullest. May God grant you peace and comfort.