LYNDON, Kan. – Brenda Lou (Swanson) Groff, 80, of Lyndon, Kan., departed this life Monday, July 12, 2021, at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka, Kan. She was born Jan. 19, 1941, in Lyndon, the daughter of Harry Ray and Thelma Gertrude (Allison) Swanson.

Brenda graduated from Lyndon High School in 1959.

On June 24, 1959, Brenda was united in marriage to Ronald R. Groff, in Ottawa, Kan. They shared more than 62 years of marriage. To this union they shared a daughter, Rhonda.

Brenda worked for many years as a receptionist for Dr. Hill’s chiropractor practice in Lyndon. Brenda also had  served as an Osage County commissioner.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Brenda is survived by her husband, Ronald, of the home; her daughter, Rhonda Beets (Barry), Lyndon; and granddaughter, Allison Young, Grimes, Iowa.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, at Feltner Funeral Home, Lyndon. Burial will follow at Lyndon Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Lyndon Carnegie Library or to the Lyndon Endowment Association and sent in care of Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Ave., Lyndon, KS 66451. Condolences can be left at www.feltnerfuneralhome.com.