Virginia L. Engborg Obituary- Death: The community mourns the passing of Virginia L. Engborg, who passed away on March 6, 2026, at the age of 89 at Redbud Village in Plainville, Kansas. Born on December 23, 1936, in Leesburg to Clarence A. and Nora (Lancaster) Schmidt, Virginia lived a life devoted to family, faith, and community service. Her obituary, published by Plumer-Overlease Funeral Homes, highlights her remarkable legacy and the love she shared with those around her.
Virginia Engborg was a devoted wife to the late Paul Engborg Jr., whom she married on July 8, 1956, at the First Baptist Church in McPherson, Kansas. The couple moved to Plainville in 1963, where they raised their three daughters, Julie, Diane, and Amy. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, cherishing every moment spent with her family and creating countless treasured memories.
A woman of deep faith, Virginia was actively involved in her church communities. She attended the First Baptist Church in McPherson throughout her youth and later contributed her time to the First Christian Church in Plainville. She taught children’s Sunday School, assisted with Vacation Bible School, and participated in church activities, demonstrating her lifelong dedication to faith and service.
Beyond her family and church, Virginia Engborg was a committed community volunteer. She served on the library board for eight years, participated in Plainville’s hospital auxiliary, and volunteered at the hospital gift shop. Known for her compassion, she often helped friends and neighbors by driving them to appointments, delivering meals, or simply offering prayers and support.
Virginia also had a passion for crafts, including needlework, sewing, and woodworking. She created many handmade keepsakes, including bridesmaid dresses and family treasures, reflecting her creativity and attention to detail. She also treasured family gatherings, especially Schmidt family reunions in Estes Park, Colorado, which brought together relatives from near and far.
Virginia Engborg is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Julie (Tom) Melton, Diane (Ken) DePinto, and Amy (Keith) Becker; sisters Shirley Short and LaNora Hale; brothers Ramon Schmidt and Richard Schmidt; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Engborg, her parents, siblings, and great-grandson Lawson Becker.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the First Christian Church in Plainville, Kansas, with a book signing and visitation with family on Friday, March 13, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church or the Rooks County Health Foundation through Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, KS 67663.
This Virginia Engborg obituary serves as a lasting tribute to a woman whose life was marked by love, service, and devotion to family and community. She will be remembered for her generosity, faith, and the indelible impact she made on everyone who knew her.