Marlene Ann Linenberger, 86, of Manhattan passed away on Wednesday, May 27.
Marlene was born on December 19, 1939 in Salina, KS to Emmanuel “Tom” and Mildred (Vossman) Brungardt. She graduated from Victoria High School in 1957 and attended Fort Hays State University.
On Dec 28, 1964, Marlene married John Linenberger in Victoria, KS. They spent the first few years of their marriage in Salina before settling into their beloved home of Manhattan. Marlene worked at the home and supported her family’s house painting business by managing the accounting. She was a life-long devout Catholic and attended St. Isidore Catholic Church. Marlene dedicated her life lovingly to her husband, son, close family and friends.
Marlene is survived by her son Shaun Linenberger of Manhattan and his three sons Shane (Arizona), Logan and AJ (Manhattan); her brother Wayne and wife Sandy Brungardt (Olathe). She will be missed by many nieces and nephews including Lynn Brungardt (Wamego), Lisa and Shawn Stapleton (Garden City), Chad and Kym Brungardt (Lenexa), Amy and Mark Saccaro (Kansas City), Matthew and Lindsay Brungardt (Lenexa).
She was preceded in death by her husband John, parents Tom and Mildred, and brother Richard Brungardt.
Visitation will be 6:30pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, June 4, 2026 with a Rosary beginning at 7:00pm at Irvin Parkview Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, June 5, 2026 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan. The burial will follow at the St. Patrick's Cemetery, Manhattan. The family requests any donations be directed to the St. Isidore's Student Center or the donor's choice.
Condolences can be sent via the funeral home website, www.irvinparkview.com.