Debra K. Marfield, age 70, died on February 10, 2025, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.She was born on December 23, 1954, in Manhattan, KS to John C. Krienitz and Janice R. (Lund) Krienitz.
Debra graduated from Manhattan High School in 1972. Shortly thereafter she began working at Farm Bureau Insurance, where she met the love of her life. On January 23, 1981, she was united in marriage to Walter L. Marfield. After getting married, Debra began working as a legal assistant at Arthur-Green LLP in Manhattan, a job she excelled at until her retirement in 2014.
She was also a proud member of First Christian Church, serving her Lord and Savior as a deacon, treasurer, officer of the disciple's women's group and loving friend to all. She was always there to lend a hand, whether that meant helping with children in the nursery, coordinating rides for those who needed one, or even taking it upon herself to learn how to use technology when an A/V substitute was needed. More often than not, though, she would just brighten a room with her trademark smile and a plate of homemade treats.Debra also dedicated herself to delivering Meals on Wheels weekly upon retirement.
Taking after her mother, she never met a stranger and always had a kind word when you needed it. Everyone on her route adored her, and she adored them right back. It made her day to put a smile on the face of someone who needed it, and she always carried dog biscuits for all the pups on her route. In everything she did, she led with the love and kindness she will always be remembered for. She will be dearly missed by so many, but those who knew and loved her will be forever grateful for every minute spent in her presence.
Debra is survived by her husband, Walter L. Marfield, of the home. She is also survived by two sons, Wesley Marfield of Kansas City, MO, and Travis (Amanda) Marfield of Wamego, KS and two grandchildren, Clayton Marfield and Madyson Marfield of Wamego, KS. Also surviving is her sister, Marcia Finn of Manhattan, KS.Debra was preceded in death by her parents.Visitation with the family will be held Friday, February 14 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan.Celebration of life service is planned for Saturday, February 15 at 10:00 a.m. at First Christian Church, 3001 Grand Mere Parkway in Manhattan.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church in Manhattan, or the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House Inc. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.