Mary Lou Schenk Obituary
The world bids farewell to Mary Lou Schenk (Great Bend, Kansas), departing on January 29, 2026 at the age of 91. Mary Lou leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry P. Lichter and Augusta Lichter (Hlavaty); her husband Arthur Joseph Schenk of Ann's Catholic Church; her son Timmy Schenk; her daughter-in-law Pam Schenk; and her sisters, Barbara Masterson (Terry), Beverly Zink (Don) and Imelda Riedel (John B.).
She is survived by: her children, Bryan Schenk (Angie) of Great Bend, Diane Renz (Kevin) of Great Bend, Jeffrey Schenk (Kerry) of Great Bend, Scott Schenk (Pam) of Lawrence, Mary Bitter (David) of Olmitz and Barbara Jean Schenk of Hoisington; her brother John Henry Lichter (Connie) of Great Bend; and her daughter-in-law Shannon Schenk of Topeka. She is also survived by sixteen grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials have been designated to the Golden Belt Humane Society or Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.
