Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Tauscher Marqueling, was born in Colby, KS on January 20, 1944 to Lee and Stella (Seibel) Tauscher. She went peacefully to her heavenly home with loving family by her side at Hays Medical Center on October 12, 2018 at the age of 74.

Betty’s family lived on a farm south of Oakley. She attended Oakley schools, graduating from Oakley High School in 1962. Betty married Bill Marqueling on August 28, 1963, and moved to his farm near Park, Kansas. Betty worked full time at Gove County Medical Center, taking time off to work side by side helping her husband on the farm.

After retiring from the hospital and Bill passing away in 2003, Betty moved to Hays, Kansas and made her home there until her death. Betty and her sister, Erma, took many bus trips throughout recent years, visiting most of the states and attending the Rose Parade. They also took one cruise to the Caribbean with their cousins.

Betty is survived by her sister Erma Lee Gee of Oakley; Nephews Michael L Gee (Tami) of Oakley and Terry W Gee (Linda) of Wichita; great-nephew Scott Gee (Dilia) of Oakley; great-niece MacKenna Gee of Wichita; great-great nephews Skyler and James Gee of Oakley; a special friend Elmer Steinle of Russell; and special nephew-in-law Dale Goetz (Dena) and their families of Park. Betty was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bill; a nephew, Pat Gee; and a brother-in-law, James Gee. Betty will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Park, Kansas.

Visitation will be Tuesday evening, from 5 to 7, at the funeral home in Quinter.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Hays Medical Center Oncology Department. Donations made to the organization may be sent in care of Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, Quinter, KS 67752.

Condolences may be left online at www.schmittfuneral.com.