Marilyn Kay Kurfiss, née Fields, age 81, passed away peacefully at the Circle of Life Hospice Home in Springdale, Arkansas, on Sunday, September 10, 2023. She was born on October 14, 1941, in Hutchinson, KS. She graduated from Hutchinson High School ('59) and Salt City Business College. Marilyn enjoyed gardening, playing golf, and doing DIY home improvement projects with her husband Bob. She loved spending time with her friends and family, caring for her dogs, and enjoying the scenery in northwest Arkansas. Marilyn was passionate about mental health and hospice care. She was involved in the founding of Reno County Hospice in Hutchinson, KS, and retired from the Montgomery County Action Council in Independence, KS.

She was preceded in death by her parents Carl and Garnett Fields, her step-daughter, Brenda McCurdy, and sister-in-law, Katherine LaVonne Kurfiss-Sampson. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Robert Kurfiss of Huntsville, AR, and brother Phil (Gale) Fields of Siloam Springs, AR. She is also survived by her daughter Deni (Randal) Richards of Ardmore, OK; son Todd (Julie) Bickel of Overland Park, KS; step-daughter Debbie (Roy) Gerard of Hutchinson, KS; and step-daughter Denise (Mark) Cessna of Hutchinson, KS. She is also survived by her grandchildren Tyler Osteen, Katie (Casey) Morgan, Taylor Bickel, Seth (Holly) Gerard, Caleb (Katarra) Gerard, Matt (Kelly) McCurdy, and Ryan (Hannah) McCurdy. She is also survived by her eight great-grandchildren, nephew David, and nieces Rachel, Hannah, and Lori.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. The family requests memorials in her name go to Circle of Life Hospice Home (nwacircleoflife.com) or the Holiday Island Community Church (hicchurch.com)