Bruning, Barbara Lee (Alspaugh)                  wife/Donald Forest ‘Butch’

Burial Date:   2017, 06/16                Age: 89                     Lot: 983

Barbara L. Bruning, 89, died June 11, 2017, at Sterling Presbyterian Manor.  She was born July 26, 1927, in Winfield, KS, the daughter of C.E. and Elizabeth Goforth Alspaugh.  Barbara graduated from Sterling High School with the class of 1945.  Following her graduation, she attended Kansas State University. She was a lifelong Sterling resident.  Barbara was a homemaker.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Sterling; Eastern Star; Alpha Delta Phi Sorority; and Two Bridge Clubs.  On July 19, 1947, Barbara was united in marriage with Donald F. Bruning in Sterling.  He survives of the home.  Other survivors include a son, Scott Bruning of Ocala, FL; daughter, Susan Wigginton, Hoxie, KS; brother, Donald and Linda Alspaugh, Lawrenceville, GA; two grandchildren, Christopher Bruning and Lizabeth Carriero; four great-grandchildren, Damon Carriero, Allison Bruning, Maddie Bruning, and Logan Hall.  She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Joann Taylor.  Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M., Friday, June 16, 2017, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling with Rev. Rob Bolton officiating.  Burial will be at Sterling Community Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M., Thursday, June 15, 2017, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling, with family present 5:00 to 7:00 P.M.  Memorials can be made to Donor’s Choice in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.