Marjorie Bulleigh

Marjorie Jean Deschand Bulleigh, 86, died Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at the Salina Regional Medical Center. She was born February 16, 1928 the oldest daughter of Eli Joseph and Eva Lena Chayer Deschand. After graduating from Miltonvale Rural High School, she taught school at several one and two room schools in Clay and Cloud counties. She concluded her teaching career at Miltonvale Elementary School in 1969. She was united in marriage to Wallace LeRoy Bulleigh on July 29, 1950 at Aurora, KS. To this union five children were born: Walene, Jolene, Jeanie, Michael, and Staci. Marjorie was a lifelong resident of the Miltonvale community and the St. Anthony's Catholic Parish. She was an active member of the Altar Society. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary of Clyde. She spent many of her happiest hours with family at home, school programs and sporting events. Her family was the light of her life and "Grandma B" or "Bulleigh" was treasured by her grandchildren. A close second to her family was her love of pictures which she graciously shared and her love of playing cards. This joy was evident by her Monday afternoon gathering with friends to play 21. She was a member of the Pinochle club and was always willing to substitute when needed. Among those who will hold her memory most precious are one son Michael and wife Tami of Olathe, four daughters Walene and husband Steve Graham of Miltonvale; Jolene and husband Raymond Kindel of Aurora; Jeanie and husband Mike Fengel of Idana; and Staci and husband Rob Buckmaster of Smith Center, as well as 16 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Also surviving are sisters Doris Shroyer of Concordia and Donna Bartley and husband Bernice of Grain Valley, Mo. as well as a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Miltonvale. Burial will be in the Miltonvale Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 13, 2014 from 5-7 pm and the Rosary will be recited at 7 pm at the Phelps Funeral Home in Miltonvale. Memorials may be made to the Marjorie Bulleigh memorial fund and may be sent in care of the funeral home.