Marigene Des Marteau
June 19, 1927 ~ February 13, 2011
Des Marteau, Marigene, 83, daughter of Mizzell and Genevieve (Dugay) Phillips, who survived serious cancers, entered eternal life, February 13, 2011. The Rosary is Wednesday, February 16 at 5:30 p.m., at Downing Lahey Mortuary East and the Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, February 17 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Marigene lived lovingly with her husband, R. C. (Bob) Des Marteau of 63 years, life-long Kansas City friends, and faithful Bridge and Poker buddies, bowling teams, 4 children, 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Born June 19, 1927 in Kansas City, MO, Marigene went to St. Peters Grade School, Southwest High School and graduated from St. Josephs School of Nursing in September, 1947. Marigenes parents, sister, Dorothy and brother, John preceded her in death. Her sister, Mitzi Clark of Silver Springs, MD lives on to tell stories about Marigene. Mary and Bob were married March 29, 1948 by Fr Francis Broderick, OSB. Mary worked for Dr. Trowbridge, KCMO, moved to Syracuse, KS, Lamar, CO, back to KCMO and in 1959 to Wichita, KS where they eventually settled in 1970. Marigene lives on in her husband, Bob, sons, Phil and Steve of Wichita, Jean (Ray) Finch of Lawrence, KS, Tricia Poland of Owasso, OK, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Marigenes granddaughter, Maria Finch died November 27, 1980 and grandson, Bobby Poland died September 1, 2002. A memorial has been established with The Lords Diner, 520 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS, 67214.
The Rosary is Wednesday, February 16 at 5:30 p.m., at Downing Lahey Mortuary East
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I worked with Bob for a number of years at MVP and so got the pleasure of spending time with Marigene at various office functions. My favorite memory of her is an office Christmas party, out at the Marriott, back in the late 90\’s. The DJ was playing a medley of Big Band songs and Bob and Marigene got up and danced. They were so good that everyone stood back and watched and when the song was done, everyone applauded and whistled. I remember Bob holding Marigene\’s hand up high and her laughing and dropping a curtsey to the crowd. She had on a beautiful red dress and I\’ve never forgotten how classy she was and how happy they both were together. It\’s a great memory of them both and I was lucky to have gotten the opportunity to know her. My sincere condolences to the family on her loss.
Dearest Uncle Bob, My prayerful hope is that you know how very sad we are that you have lost (til heaven) the love of your life….You and Aunt Marigene\’s partnership was a blessing, and a beautiful example. We choose love and should work at maintining it to continue to bless us, you two have shown what it means to love and cherish, like God intended. In the days, months, and years to come, I pray your wonderful memories sustain you and yours…. With much love and prayer, Debbie
Bob Des Marteau: We are saddened to learn of your loss. Mary was a great lady. Our love and prayers are with you and yours in this hour of special need. Warren Oblinger & Mary Bondurant
My condolences to Phil and his family.