Marlene Keating

Marlene Rose (Hayes) Keating, 89, of Lawrence, passed away on March 14, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. A rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, with a gathering of family and friends following until 8:00 p.m.  A private family burial will take place at Holy Family Catholic Cemetery.

Marlene was born on March 3, 1937, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Edward and Mary (McGeeney) Hayes. On January 9, 1954, she married Robert Keating in Kansas City, Missouri. Together they shared more than seven decades of marriage and built a large, loving family.

Marlene devoted her life to her family and home. She was the heart of her family and found great joy in music and art. She especially loved supporting and attending her children’s school activities and took great pride in their accomplishments. A devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother, her encouragement and kindness shaped generations. She was known for her selfless nature and for always putting the needs of others before her own.

Her love and steady presence were a foundation for her family, and the memories she helped create will remain a lasting gift to those who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Keating; her six sons, Bob Jr., Bill (Louann), Ed, Jerry, Joe (Gina), and Tony (Kitman) Keating; 16 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Carrie Keating; her brother, Jerry Hayes; and her grandson, Kyle Keating.

She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by those who knew and loved her.