Mary Lou Benteman Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Mary Lou Benteman (Lawrence, Kansas), whose life came to an end on March 25, 2025 at the age of 94, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Though Mary Lou has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Floyd Nichols and Nellie Nichols (Reed); her husband Fritz Benteman; her brother Jim Nichols; and her children, Nada Schmidt and Dale Tremain.
She is survived by: her children, Michael Tremain, Judy Tremain, Karen Benteman-Wallace and Amber Martinez.
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. Warren-McElwain provides a full range of services including burial, cremation in our own crematory, entombment, or body donation.
