Marilyn Puttmann Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Marilyn Puttmann of Kingsley, Iowa, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Marilyn left this world on April 14, 2025 at the age of 93, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Marilyn Puttmann to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Esther Mckenzie (Flisram) and Louis Mckenzie; her brothers, William and Jack Mckenzie; her husband Harold Wempe; and her siblings-in-law, Paul Lessek and Keeta McKenzie.

She is survived by: her children, Janice Jones (Art) of Spearfish, SD, Jeff Mckenzie (Lori) of Lindenhurst, IL, Tom Wempe (Laurel) of Pierre, SD, Rob Wempe (Susan) of Los Alamitos, CA and Patrick Wempe (Tricia) of Arkadelphia, AR.; her stepchildren, Sandra Larson (Wilbur), Brenda Holtz (Marvin), Gary Puttmann (Kay), Marilyn Judish (Dave) and David Puttman (Janet); her sister Kathy Lessek (Mckenzie) of Elk Point, SD; and her grandchildren, Loren (Diana), Scott (Jessica), Amanda (Matt), Adam (Laura), Alex (Lindsay), Brett (Erin), Evan, Susanna (Colton), Collin, Muluken, Dilayehu, Kevens, Berlineda, Angelmaa, Gabriella, Michaella, Linda, Brent, Roxanne, Curtis, Shannon, Sean, Todd, Kristie and Jennifer. She is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces.