Our First Lady, Marianne Lyman, passed away on November, 17, 2016, surrounded by her family.
Marianne was born, in Chicago, IL, to Thomas and Helen Small. She graduated from Immaculata High School and attended Mundelein College in Chicago.
She married Bill Lyman in their hometown of Chicago in January of 1950. In 1969, they moved their family to Kansas and made Leawood their home.
Marianne is survived by her children: Joy Cohen (Ken), Tom Lyman (Joan), Tamara Fleming (Dick), Kelly Sieker (Larry), grandchildren: Courtney Craig (Chris), Patrick Cohen (Emmie), Bridget and Dan Fleming, Sophia Sieker, great grandchildren; Georgia, Amelia and brother, Dick Small. She is preceded in death by her husband Bill, parents, sister, Lucille and brother, Buddy.
Family was first in Marianne's life, followed by volunteering, traveling, and attending a great party.
"Love you Back!"
Services will be Wednesday, November 30, at Curé of Ars Catholic Church, Leawood, KS. Visitation begins at 9:30 AM, with Mass following at 10:30 AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to Catholic Charites of Northeast Kansas.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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November 28, 2016
Condolences for your loss. Know that God is there to support and comfort you during this difficult time (Psalms 94:19 "when anxieties overwhelms me, you comforted and soothed me"). - AR
November 28, 2016
Marcia
My deepest condolences to the Lyman family. May the God of all comfort, comfort you during this difficult time. 2 corn.1 : 3,4.
November 27, 2016
Deepest condolences to the family and friends during this most difficult time. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory. Psalms 116:15
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