Marilyn Stambaugh Michalls, 73, of Basehor, KS. passed away on September 8, 2018 at home with her family. She had battled cancer since October of 2017. She was predeceased by her parents, Archie and Cynthia Stambaugh, her younger brother, Merle Stambaugh and her son, David Michalls. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Vernon F. Michalls, daughter Angela Steffen (Don) of Berryton, KS, grandchildren Elaena and David, and several nieces and nephews. Marilyn was a 1963 graduate of Wyandotte High School and 1967 grad of UMKC in Elementary Education. She taught for 37 years, most of which were in first grade. She was passionate about music, quilting, Boxer dogs, Nascar, the color green, and her grandchildren. She was a 35-YR member of the Alpha Delta Kappa Teacher sorority, Leavenworth area Retired School Personnel and the Basehor Quilt Club. Marilyn served as a coordinator for the Leavenworth Co. Spelling Bee for 8 years. She was Miss Flame of 1963 in KC, KS.
Visitation will be 9:30-11:-00 AM, Thursday, September 13th at Holy Angels Catholic Church, Chapel, 15410 Leavenworth Rd. Basehor, KS 66007 with Funeral Mass following at 11:00 AM. Burial at Holy Angels Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Greater Kansas City Humane Society or the American Lung Association.