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Mary Lou Benteman

d. March 25, 2025

Celebration of Life services for Mary Lou Benteman, age 94, Lawrence, KS will be held on May 3rd at 10:00 a.m. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.

Mary passed away on March 25, 2025, at Baldwin Health Care and Rehab.

Mary was born October 12, 1930, in Jefferson City, MO, the daughter of Floyd and Nellie (Reed) Nichols.  She was the eldest of 6 children.

She married Fritz Benteman on January 19, 1957, in Lawrence, KS, and he preceded her in death.

Mary is survived by her children, Michael Tremain, Judy Tremain, Karen Benteman-Wallace, and Amber Martinez.

Mary was also preceded in death by her parents, brother Jim Nichols, daughter Nada Schmidt, and her son Dale Tremain.

The family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society or the Disabled Veterans, which may be sent in the care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th St. Lawrence, KS 66044.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Mary Lou Benteman, please visit our flower store.

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