Marie G. (Torpey) Kwalik, 87, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Private services were held.
Marie was born August 6, 1935, in Pittsburgh, PA to Joseph and Marie (Gobs) Torpey. She graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. degree and was a member of the Theta Phi Alpha Sorority. She worked on her master’s degree from the State University of New York at Oswego. She was employed at the National War College in Washington, D.C., Stouffers Frozen Foods Test Kitchen and Parma Hospital in Cleveland, OH. Upon moving to Kansas, she worked at Humana Hospital and retired from Johnson County Community College. She enjoyed spending time with her family, playing bridge, reading and watching classic films. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Penn State Alumni Association and University Women in Business.
Marie was preceded in death by her husband Leo Kwalik in 2008 and her sister Joanne Faucette. She is survived by her children Leo J. Kwalik, Kathleen (Tim) Williamson, Jane (Steve) Hazelwonder, a grandson Sawyer Williamson, 3 nephews and 7 nieces. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.