Marlene EitzenHillsboro, KS

 Marlene Eitzen, 86 passed away April 12, 2026 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.  She was born June 24, 1939 in Marion County to Victor and Evelyn (Ediger) Dirks.  She married Stanley Eitzen October 24, 1958 in Buhler.  Survivors include: son, Randy Eitzen of rural Peabody; daughter, Deanna (Allen) Gale of Abilene; sister, Evon Packard of Kansas City; 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.  Preceded in death by her husband Stanley Eitzen in 2009.  Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. April 20, 2026 at Ebenfeld Mennonite Brethren Church rural Hillsboro officiated by Pastor Darren Rempel.  Interment at Ebenfeld cemetery rural Hillsboro.  Family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. April 19, 2026 at Jost Funeral Home in Hillsboro.  Memorials to Barry Ward or Ebenfeld M.B. Church in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, KS 67063.  Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com