Marlene Ann Corpstein, Tipton
August 05, 1936 - April 02, 2021
Marlene Ann Corpstein was born in Tipton, Kansas, on August 5, 1936, the fifth of the seven children of Leo and Margaret (Koenigsman) Corpstein. She passed peacefully with family by her side at the age of 84 at the Resident Care Center in Beloit, Kansas, on April 2, 2021, after a lengthy, valiant bout with colon cancer.
Marlene graduated from Tipton High School in 1954. After graduation she worked for Hallmark Cards in Topeka. In 1956 she was hired by Southwestern Bell and moved to Wichita. After her 35-year career in management with Bell, now AT&T, Marlene retired. She and her close circle of friends were avid Shocker fans and enjoyed the many activities of the Wichita Ski Club. She traveled extensively throughout the United States and abroad.
In 2013, Marlene moved to Tipton to be closer to family. She loved being involved in all aspects of farming, especially harvest times. She artfully decorated her home for every season and took great pride in her summer lawn and flowers. Some favorites of Marlene were reading, fishing, golfing, deer season, playing Texas Hold-em, and going to garage sales and the casino. But most important to her were all family activities and gatherings. Marlene’s love for her family and faith were central to her life. She was a member of the St. Boniface Catholic Church and St. Ann’s Altar Society.
Marlene was beautiful both in spirit and in demeanor. Her kindness, warmth and generosity made her a special friend to many. Her nieces and nephews will cherish “Aunt Marlene” forever.
Left to cherish her memory are her brother Laverne (Anna Marie) Corpstein, Tipton; sister Bernice (Ron) Eilert, Beloit; sisters-in-law Barbara Corpstein, Tipton and Karen Corpstein, New Albany, MS; nieces and nephews Barbara (Stan) Palen, Glen Elder, Mike Corpstein, Tipton, Pat (Rolenda) Corpstein, Tipton, Diane (Bob) Muirhead, Hays, Joni (David) Ketter, Wichita, Julie (Mark) Towner, Tipton, Jenny (Todd) Brummer, Tipton, Jeff Corpstean, Hertford, NC, Steve (Angela) Corpstein, Lincoln, KS, Aimee (Mark) McDaniel, McPherson, KS, Lisa (John) Klein, Fort Smith, AR, Kreg (Ellyn) Corpstein, Olive Branch, MS, Kelly (Brad) Todd, Nashville, TN, Kathy (Chris) Past, Buckner, KY, Kris (Beth) Corpstein, Kingport, TN, Jolene (Craig) Gengler, Beloit, Bard (Vickie) Eilert, Beloit, Kim (Lance) Cochran, Salina, and Jana (Brad) Leners, Beloit; 50 great-nieces and great-nephews; 8 great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents and brothers Robert, Eugene, Edward, and Kenneth.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 6 at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Tipton. Visitation will be from noon to 4 p.m. Monday at the Roberts Family Funeral Home in Beloit, and a vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Monday at the Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Tipton Schools.
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