Marilyn Irene Baumann

Marilyn Irene Baumann, 73, of Wamego, KS and formerly of Alma, KS, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2009 at Mercy Regional Health Center of Manhattan, KS. Marilyn was born October 16, 1935 in Manhattan, KS, the daughter of Wayne E, and Irene (Whitacre) Schurle. Her family moved to Alma in her childhood years. She graduated from Alma High School and had been a member of St. John Lutheran Church of Alma. She lived in Alma most of her life, until moving to Wamego several years ago to live closer to her daughter Robin. She married Master Sergeant Don C. Baumann on December 20, 1957 in Topeka, KS. They lived in several locations while he served in the Air Force, including France, Hawaii, and many others, before settling back in Alma. He preceded her in death in 1975. Marilyn worked as a nurses-aide for many years. She worked at the Alma Manor for 10 years, and also for Omni Care as a homecare nurse in the Wabaunsee County and Topeka areas. More recently, she spent many hours helping her daughter raise water lilies which they supplied to nursery centers. She was a very loving and dedicated mother, being involved with Brownies and Girl Scouts, and taught Sunday school for several years. She especially treasured her time with her daughter and granddaughters. Survivors include her daughter, Robin Ebert and her husband Gary, of Flush, KS; a brother, Dennis Schurle and his wife Sarah, of Alma, KS; three granddaughters, Danielle Sumners and her husband Robert, of Manhattan, KS, Chanel Ebert, Manhattan, KS, and Chyann Ebert, Flush, KS; and a very dear friend, Ed Van Patten, of Lawrence, KS. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Darrell and Richard “Dean” Schurle; and her companion of many years, Jim Lewis. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at the Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, with Rev. Robert Grimm officiating. Burial will follow in the Alma City Cemetery. Mrs. Baumann will lie in-state at the Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego beginning at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday. The family will greet friends beginning at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, prior to the service. Memorials are suggested to the Jim Lewis Memorial Cancer Benefit Bass Tournament and may be left in care of Stewart Funeral Home, P.O. Box 48, Wamego, 66547.