Marlys A. Bengston

Marlys A. Bengston, 87, of McPherson, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2010 peacefully at Angel Arms in McPherson, Kansas.

Marlys was born in Quinter, Kansas on August 17, 1922, the daughter of John D. and Verna Ruth (Long) McKnight.

She graduated from Quinter High School in 1940. Marlys attended McPherson College, McPherson, Kansas for two years, and later attended Adela Hale School of Business, Hutchinson, Kansas.

She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church Wakeeney, Kansas and a former member of Andover Lutheran Church, rural Windom, Kansas and Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Hutchinson, Kansas.

She was employed as a underwriter at Farmers Alliance Insurance, McPherson, Kansas; and later at FAR-MAR-CO, Inc, Elliott Insurance Agency, and Johnson Sheet Metal all of Hutchinson, Kansas.

She was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution, Antique Car Club, Hutchinson, Kansas, Business and Professional Women.

Marlys was married to Galen F. Bengston on September 27, 1942 at McPherson, Kansas. He died on June 22, 2004.

Survivors include two daughters, Joyce (Mike) Hultberg of McPherson, Kansas; Mary Jane Beasley of Round Rock, Texas; son, Jim Bengston of Longmont, Colorado; sister, Eloise (Eugene) Lichty of McPherson, Kansas; eight grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a grandson, John Beasley; an infant sister; and an infant brother.

There will be no visitation, the casket will be open prior to the funeral.

Funeral Service at Glidden-Ediger Chapel, McPherson, KS, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2010 with Reverend Keith Funk officiating.

Interment will follow at Andover Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Windom, Kansas.

Memorial contributions may be given to American Heart Association in care of Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid Street, McPherson, KS 67460.

Posted by Carol Albin on 29 January, 2010
Galen and Marlys were wonderful people. I always enjoyed visiting with them and after Galen passed away I would go see Marlys and she was such a dear. THey were both very special to me. Marlys was such a dear and always remembered my birthday every year by calling me and sending me a card too. I was hoping I could go see her in Mcpherson sometime but never made it down there. I will miss her. What a sweetheart.

Posted by The Bohlen family on 29 January, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Marlys and Galen were such wonderful neighbors, friends and very special God-parents. We miss them and feel very blessed to have had them as part of our lives. In Christian love, The Bohlen family

Posted by Guest on 29 January, 2010
May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared,
comfort you now and in the days ahead. Sending you our deepest sympathy,
Steve and Pam Lies and family

Posted by Cheryl Goetz on 29 January, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. I really enjoyed visiting your mother and dad in Quinter and I have many happy memories of your parents. May our Lord give you comfort in the days and months ahead. Fondly, Cheryl Goetz, RN

Posted by Jerry Livingston on 28 January, 2010
Galen and Marlys were my landlords in Quinter for seventeen years. They were the nicest people you would ever meet. They took me under their wing and treated me as if I was part of their family. Galen could fix about anything and Marlys would send a special dish on occasion. These fine folks will be missed.

Posted by Jeanne Norstrom on 27 January, 2010
What a delight Marlys was! She was a bright spot in the work day for many people at Alliance. She and my dad, Rex Grauerholz, would go 'round and 'round. All she had to do was enter a room and the smiles were abundant! Heaven must be an even happier place, now that she's there. She will be missed.