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Marilyn Behnken Obituary

Marilyn G. Behnken, 69, Kansas City, MO, passed away August 15, 2005. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Friday, August 19, at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Rd. Burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to John Knox Presbyterian Kirk, 11430 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO. Marilyn was born March 20, 1936 in Sparta, IL. Her life was devoted to her family. Marilyn was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She always kept a warm home and had an even warmer heart. She loved to travel and spend time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Jack Behnken. Marilyn is survived by husband, Rolland Behnken, of the home; son, John Behnken, daughter-in-law, Kim Behnken; daughter, Kathryn Graham, son-in-law, Ron Graham; son, Glenn Behnken, daughter-in-law, Dawn Behnken; brother, Jack Becker; granddaughters, Jordan, Sydney, Christina, Glynn, and Paige Behnken, Makaela and Taylor Graham; and grandsons, Aaron Graham and Kyle Behnken. (Arrangements: Mt. Moriah & Freeman Chapel 816-942-2004)

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Published by Kansas City Star on Aug. 16, 2005.

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Ann and Dave Graham

August 11, 2006

" Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord-that they may rest from their labors;and their works do follow them." Rev 14:13

Adrienne Balogh

August 31, 2005

I am so sorry for your loss, my families thoughts and prayers are with you.



Love,

Adrienne, Dan & Justin

Tony and Paula Pratt

August 18, 2005

Mr. B.: We were saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Laura McPherson

August 17, 2005

Mr. B. and gang:

We are very sorry to hear about Mrs. B. She was 1 terrific lady and will be greatly missed. She was so fortunate to have had all of you in her life to love. We will think of you and keep you in our thoughts.

Paul and Laura (Borserine)McPherson

Cassie & Brianne

Dave and Ann Graham

August 16, 2005

Rolland - Our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to you and your whole family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Lovingly Ann and Dave

Bill Wuest

August 16, 2005

Peggy and I wish you our sincerest condolences. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Rusty and Sharon Graham

August 16, 2005

We were sad to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you.



All our love,



Rusty, Sharon and kids

Guy & Barbara Vestal

August 16, 2005

Ron

We are so sorry to hear about Marilyn.Our prayers will be with you and the family during this trying time.

David Garlich

August 16, 2005

To the Behnken family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time.

David and Lorie Garlich

LeRoy and Jan Felzien

August 16, 2005

Ron and Family,

We are so saddened by the death of Marilyn and want to send you our condolences. Will see you at the funeral!

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