Edna Burkhead

Edna Burkhead passed away on September 4, 2016 at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, Kansas at the age of 88. She was born on November 25, 1927 on a farm south of Wilson, Kansas to the late Frank and Josephine (Malir) Zelenka. She graduated from Wilson High School with the Class of 1947. ON November 25, 1947 she was united in marriage to Lauren Burkhead. Edna was a hair stylist for many years. She enjoyed painting, gardening, playing bridge, and spending time with her grandchildren. Edna is survived by her son Leland Burkhead and wife Janice of Kansas City, MO; daughter Lana Jurczewsky of Minneapolis; granddaughter Amy Wolverton of Washington, D.C.; grandson Jason Burkhead and wife Carla of Anchorage, AK; great-grandson Dylan Burkhead of Anchorage, AK; and sister Lillian Urban of Ellsworth. She was preceded in death by her husband Lauren Burkhead, and son-in-law William Jurczewsky. A celebration of Edna’s life will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Foster Mortuary in Wilson. Burial will follow in the Wilson City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00-7:00pm on Wednesday at the funeral home.