Phyllis Faye Marler passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at the age of 88 years old. She was born on October 27, 1938, to Raymond and Agnus (Gawith) Allison.
Phyllis graduated from Minneapolis High School in 1956. She married Max L. Marler on July 20, 1956, and raised 3 daughters together. She was preceded in death by Max on August 8, 2024.
She was employed by Southwestern Bell and as well as Gypsum Valley and Bennington State Bank. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed playing cards with her siblings and friends and being a little bit of a competitive ornery jokester.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Max; son-in-law, Michael Cedillo; and siblings, Bob, Darrell, Wilma, Marj, and Illa.
She is survived by her three daughters, Pamela (Mike) Skidmore, Tamera Cedillo, and Julie Marler; six grandkids; seven great grandkids; and many fond friends; especially those she made at Eaglecrest.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 12, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, KS 67467. Memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M., Friday, November 13, at the First Presbyterian Church, 102 E. Second St., Minneapolis, KS. Private family burial will be in the Delphos Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church and may be left in care of the funeral home.
The family would like to thank the staff at Eaglecrest Retirement Center and Gentiva Hospice for all their wonderful care and support.