Marilyn Hammond

Marilyn Hammond, 90, retired store manager, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025.

Celebration of Life will be at 10:30 am, Saturday, November 15, 2025, at First United Methodist Church of Valley Center. The service will be live streamed through the church’s YouTube page, or by clicking “Watch” below.

Marilyn was an ardent Hallmark and CMT Top 20 fan and loved giving everyone inspiration and the word of God through her daily social media ‘Good Morning’ posts. She had many hobbies and interests throughout her lifetime, but she held her family above all else as the most important to her.

Preceded in death by husband, Donald Hammond; parents, Lester and Florence Rathke; sister, Lyllis Schultz; and daughter in-law, Rosemarie.

Survived by her sons, Jim (Marian) Hammond of Wichita, Brad Hammond of Glen Gardner, NJ, and Doug (Danelle) Hammond of Sedgwick; grandsons, Paul, Johnathan (Angie), Matthew (Nomie), Daniel (Caroline); step-grandson, Tom Pappert; two great-grandchildren, Ellie and Macey; and many beloved cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A memorial has been established with First United Methodist Church Valley Center, 560 N. Park Ave., Valley Center, KS 67147.

Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary – East Chapel.