GREAT BEND — Elvira “Vera” M. Bellendir, 88, passed away May 15, 2020, at Medicalodges of Kinsley. She was born on April 29, 1932, in Loretto, to Joe G. and Hildegard “Hilda” M. (Von Feldt) Basgall. She married Vernon John Bellendir on May 7, 1951, in Loretto. He died August 11, 2008.

Coming from Russell in 1955, Vera was the secretary for St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church for over 25 years. She was also a member of the Church and Altar Society. She enjoyed sewing and cooking, but especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandson.  

Survivors include a son Brian Bellendir and wife Carol of Great Bend; two daughters, Lynee Habiger and husband James of Kinsley, and Tracy Ummen and husband Mark of Springfield, Va.; a sister Arbutus “Boots” Maltby and husband Bob of Great Bend; six grandchildren, Audrey Bellendir of Great Bend, Adam Bellendir of Hudson, Megan Bulleigh and husband Josh of Salina, Clayton Habiger of Memphis, Tenn., Christopher Ummen and wife Helenna of Reston, Va., and Sarah Ummen of Springfield, Va.; and a great grandson Wesley Bulleigh of Salina. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Vernon Bellendir; grandson Evan Habiger; and three brothers, Marvin Basgall, Eddie Basgall, and Delbert Basgall.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 9 p.m., Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 4 to 6:30 p.m. A private family Rosary will be at 7 p.m. and a public livestream will be available at www.bryantfh.net under Vera’s obituary. A Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church Monday May 18, with Father Don Bedore and Father Terrance Klein presiding. A recording of the service will available for viewing that afternoon at www.bryantfh.net under Vera’s obituary. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Prince of Peace Parish, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. 

Funeral arrangements provided by

Bryant Funeral Home

1425 Patton Road

Great Bend, KS 67530

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 17, 2020