Suzanne “Susie” Leners, 77, a Northland resident of Kansas City, Missouri; formerly of Clay Center and Salina, Kansas passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 11, 2023 after battling Alzheimer’s disease for several years. Susie was born April 19, 1945 to Lester and LaVerne (Steiner) Hungerford in Bozeman, Montana.
Susie was united in marriage with Merle D. Leners on April 12, 1964 in Wilcox, Nebraska. From this union they had two sons, Marty and Bradley.
Susie was dearly loved and cherished by Merle. Some of Susie’s happiest years were spent in retirement, as she and Merle traveled in their RV with their dog Charlie Brown.
She was preceded in death by both of her parents. Susie is survived by her husband, Merle Leners; two sons: Marty Leners and his wife Yvonne; Bradley Leners and his wife Jana; and five beautiful grandchildren. She will forever be in our hearts and never forgotten.
A private Celebration of Susie’s Life will be held for the family. Memories of Susie and condolences may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com.
Remembering many good memories as the boys were growing up. Our prayers are with you all.
Clay Center Friends, Harvey and Connie Frigon
Indeed my pleasure knowing both of you while in Clay Center….always enjoyed the many times I got to work with Merle. Our sincere regards to Merle and boys during this time. Great Lady..Many Blessings to you all.
Many years of friendship will be our memory of you and your family. Memories of the seven snowmen in our yard will always be a special memory of our children growing up together.
Rest In Peace dear friend!
Im remembering some good times with your family and my friendship with Suzie. She always had a smile and would help in any way. Good times with our Ideal Truck Line family. Comfort and peace to you all.
I only met suzie a few times . She was a lovely lady . My blessings and prayers to metal and sons.
Met Susie while working with Merle at Great Plains. She was a very sweet lady. My condolences to my friend Merle and his two sons, Marty & Bradley. You are all in our prayers!
So sorry for your loss. Sincerely enjoyed knowing and working with Merle at GP for all those years.
Dear Merle, Marty, and Brad – we remember so well Susie’s smile and warm personality. She seemed to light up the room and we’re so glad we got to know her. We remember when she and Merle got the new, big RV and all the fun they must have had traveling and working at the ranch in Durango! So happy for all of you that you have those wonderful memories of the football games, weddings, grandkids, etc. She’ll be remembered as a special lady!!!!
Merle and Family, we meet Merle & Susie while working at Spruce Lake RV Resort in Colorado about 12 years ago. They were two of the finest people we have met. Susie was such a sweet person and we could tell they were very close. That’s when their little dog Charlie Brown was with them. We wish you Merle all the very best, looking back to wonderful memories while looking forward to seeing Susie again as a young, beautiful woman, healthy and whole. May you find peace and know your in our thoughts. Tony & Rosie, Peter, Katherine DeBolt.
So sorry to hear of Susie passing. I sure enjoyed her as a parent and also a friend. She was a wonderful caring para at Lincoln School.
Prayers of comfort to her family.
Merle, Marty and Brad, I was so very sorry to learn of Susie’s passing and about the lengthy illness she battled. I was privileged to know Susie as a friend and coworker. She was wonderful with our Special Needs students, always going “above and beyond”. My hope is that you will find great comfort in the treasured memories you share.