DEATHS

ORIGINALLY WRITTEN

Brandi R. Billbe, 40

Brandi R. Billbe, 40, employed in the maintenance department with United School District 408, died May 10 as a result of injuries received from an automobile accident near Peabody.

The funeral was May 15 at Emanuel Baptist Church of Marion with pastor Bill Sherfy officiating. Burial was at Memorial Park Cemetery in Hutchinson.

She was born April 7, 1964, to Harley and Janice (Nitzsche) Swanson in Hutchinson.

She is survived by her mother of Texas City, Texas; one son, Kevin Billbe; one daughter, Ashley Billbe; and many extended family members.

A memorial trust fund is being established in her honor to be used for the needs of her children. Contributions may be sent in care of Zeiner Funeral Home of Marion.

Albert Ollenberger, 90

Albert William Ollenberger, 90, U. S. Army veteran and retired mechanic and conservationist, died May 12 at St. Luke Hospital in Marion.

The funeral was May 17 at Eastmoor United Methodist Church of Marion with pastors John Goering and Rick Branson officiating. Burial with military rites was at Marion Cemetery.

He was born Dec. 21, 1913, to William A. and Mary (Mehlinger) Ollenberger in rural Marion. On Jan. 17, 1942, he was married to Evelyn Olsen, who survives.

He is also survived by one son, Bryce Ollenberger of Palm Springs, Calif.; one brother, Leslie Ollenberger of Salina; and many extended-family members.

Memorials have been established with Eastmoor United Methodist Church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars/Auxiliary in care of Zeiner Funeral Home of Marion.

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