Meta Wendelken Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Meta Wendelken of Wakefield, Kansas, whose life came to an end on December 18, 2024 at the age of 92, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Meta Wendelken to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Emery Paul Eklund and Cora Elizabeth Rothfuss Eklund; her brother Emery Ray Eklund; her former husband Vincent McNeil; her husband Vernon Wendelken; her granddaughter Rachel Stirn; and her close friend Jack Blackwood.
She is survived by: her children, Myron Vincent, Peggy Jolene (Craig), Patricia Jensen, Mel McNeil (Joan), Penny Willard and Sandra Stephenson (Pete); and her brother Darrel Eklund. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 22nd 2024 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home (918 7th St, Clay Center, KS 67432). A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 23rd 2024 at 10:30 AM at the Clay Center United Methodist Church (921 5th St, Clay Center, KS 67432).
Memorial contributions may be made to the Clay Center United Methodist Church or to Meadowlark Hospice and can be sent in care of the funeral home.
