BENNINGTON, Neb. — Marsha Lynn McConnaughy, 79, passed away Aug. 24, 2021, at her home in Bennington, Neb. She was born March 9, 1942, at Great Bend to John and Helen (Damon) Hoge. She married Clarence McConnaughy at Great Bend on Oct. 14, 1961. He died July 9, 2012. 

A longtime Dodge City resident before moving to Bennington in 2012, Marsha was a bookkeeper for WW Manufacturing, and upon her retirement, served as a paraprofessional for Comanche Middle School in Dodge City. She was a  longtime girl scout leader and especially loved spending time with her family.

Survivors include, a son, Kyle McConnaughy and wife Kerry of Bennington, Neb.; and three grandchildren, Connor, Corey and Kelsey. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clarence McConnaughy; and a brother, Michael A. Hoge. 

Visitation will be held from 1 to 8 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Larry Schumacher presiding. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to Alzheimer’s Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfgh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Bryant Funeral Home

1425 Patton Road

Great Bend, KS   67530

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 27, 2021