Marilyn LaVaughn Mann Bauman

1934 - 2022

Marilyn LaVaughn Mann Bauman, 88, died on Dec. 6, 2022, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson, Kansas. She was born on May 28, 1934, in Gothenburg, to Eilert Albert and Elizabeth Ann (Fickenscher) Stevens. Marilyn graduated from Gothenburg High School in 1952. She received her bachelor's degree in elementary education from Sterling College in 1978. Marilyn then embarked on a 20-year career as a second-grade teacher at Union Valley Grade School; she loved teaching. In addition, Marilyn enjoyed traveling, dancing and just being with people. First and foremost, Marilyn treasured time spent with her ENTIRE family and held a special bond with her seven grandchildren, loving them unconditionally. She was a member of P.E.O. Chapter HP and Emanuel Lutheran Church, Hutchinson. On June 5, 1954, she married Norman Mann; he died on Sept. 15, 1977. Together, they shared over 23 years of marriage. Marilyn married Kenneth Bauman on Nov. 29, 1980, in Hutchinson. They shared almost 32 years of marriage before his death on May 31, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Norman Mann and Kenneth Bauman; and siblings and their spouses, Genevieve (Reakus) Franzen, Esther (Robert) Hinze and Lavern (Marian) Stevens. Marilyn is survived by her son, Vonn (Cheryl) Mann of Ellisville, Missouri, and their children and grandchildren, Abby (Craig) Mulcahy, Bernie and Sydney, Joel (Alyssa) Mann and Davin, and Josh (Caitlin) Mann, son, Scott (T. Pritchard-Mann) Mann of Hutchinson, and their children and grandchildren, Taylor Elizabeth (Mason) Lent, Adeline, Scott, and Herschel, Chandler Grace (Conner) Best and baby due April 2023, Jewel Stevens Mann and Lucy Camryn Mann; stepsons and their families, James (Janice) Bauman, Megan Bauman and Lindsey Bauman, Rick Bauman and his daughter, Katie Degraffenried; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. Memorials are suggested to Emanuel Lutheran Church or Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501. Memorial service is at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 140 E. 30th Avenue, Hutchinson, with Pastor Del Strecker officiating. Private family inurnment will take place in the church columbarium. Cremation has taken place. The service may be viewed at youtube.com/@emanuellutheranchurchhutch5157/streams. Friends may sign Marilyn's book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday at Elliott Mortuary.