KENSINGTON – Mark Allan Migalski was born in Smith Center, Kansas, to Stanley Migalski and Ethel (Simmons) Migalski on April 13, 1951. He passed away quietly at Smith County Memorial Hospital on Friday, June 7, 2019 at the age of 68. Mark was born with Cerebral Palsy which would raise a significant challenge to him throughout his life. Yet, this difficulty, while quite significant, could not dampen his spirit or conquer his resolve. The challenges he faced physically, seemed instead to quicken his determination and gave rise to a powerful and determined nature that carried him through as long as he could possibly maintain it.

Mark grew up with his older sister Lucinda and together they would learn to work and challenge one another all the more. He was baptized into the Christian faith at the Methodist Church of Kensington. When Mark was only 8 years old, his mother, Ethel, was killed in a car accident. He then lived with his grand parents, Fred and Nellie Simmons, in Smith Center. He then attended Kensington schools and graduated as a Gold Bug, from Kensington High School in 1969. He also attended and graduated from Colby Community College, and Fort Hays University with a degree in Industrial Arts.

Electricity and wiring always held a fascination for Mark. He was known to rewire family outlets resulting in exploding lamps and creating beautiful and exciting electric shows. He would later master this electrical and practical knowledge and was well known for his skill with wiring and solving electrical problems. Watching Mark work as an electrician was amazing as you witnessed his skill and knowledge, even while being hampered by his physical limitations. He had an excellent sense of humor and pleasant nature that was not diminished by his challenges. He was well loved and respected in the Kensington area.

Mark was preceded in death by his grand parents; Fred & Nellie Simmons; and Frank and Apolonia Migalski; and his parents -, Stanley and Ethel Migalski.

He is survived by; his sister – Lucinda Migalski, Uncle Ralph Simmons; Cousins, Kate Connelly, Jill Nicholas, Joy Meyer, & Cousin in Law Evelyn Simmons.

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