ELLINWOOD — Mildred Virginia Biby, 93, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Woodhaven Care Center in Ellinwood. She was born Jan. 18, 1926, in Barton County, the daughter of Ben and Lydia (Ochs) Steinert. 

Mildred was a resident of Ellinwood since 1958, coming from Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Virgil Biby on Oct. 17, 1958, in Great Bend. He passed away May 14, 1996. She worked for the Ellinwood Schools as a cook. She was a member of the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Ellinwood and the VFW Auxillary and the American Legion Auxillary. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and working in her garden.

Survivors include, one son, Larry Teager and wife Elaine “Amy” (Straub) of Spring Hill; one daughter, Karen Regier of Hays; one brother, Don Steinert of N.C.; five grandchildren, Dion Wolfe, Sabrena Garner, Trent, Brad, and Ian Teager; nine great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by one son, Robert Teager; one brother, Clarence; four sisters, Alverta, Ruth, Lenora, and Evelyn.

Visitation will be held 12 to 5 p.m., Thursday, July 11, 2019. The family will be present from 9:30 a.m. to service time at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 12, 2019, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Adam Wutka officiating. Burial will follow at Lakin- Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood. Memorial has been established with the Woodhaven Care Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Bryant Funeral Home

1425 Patton Road

Great Bend, KS   67530

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, July 12, 2019