MINNEOLA – Duane E. Marshall, 98 was born on June 14, 1924 in Minneola, Kansas to Grace and Fred Marshall. Duane went to be with his Lord in the early morning hours on Saturday, November 19, 2022.

He graduated from Minneola High School in 1942 and shortly after went into the United States Air Force for 2 ½ years during World War II. He married Joy Joan Minor on May 27, 1951 at the First Christian Church in Minneola. They have built their home in which they have lived all their 71 years of married life. They had 3 children, Kelley, Toni and Joel.

Duane was baptized into Christ at the age of 14 and was active in the Lord's work all his life. He was an elder in the Minneola Christian Church for many years until he and Joan transferred their membership to the First Christian Church in Dodge City, Kansas where he served as an elder for several years. Duane served for many years on the Board of Directors of Cookson Hills Christian Children's Home in Siloam Springs, Arkansas and also served a number of years on the Board of Trustees at Midwest Christian College in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Duane loved to fly, he was a charter member of the Minneola Flying Club, he used the airplane to fly to many of the board meetings in both Arkansas and Oklahoma. He also flew many relatives and friends to wherever they needed to go. He would love to fly the family on different trips to Colorado and to see relatives and friends or Sunday afternoon short flights! After retiring from farming, he drove an eighteen-wheeler semi which took him to 45 of the lower 48 states. He also drove the school bus for a number of years and last but not least he delivered meals on wheels for many years which he really enjoyed. He loved helping people and never knew a stranger he would make friends with everyone and strike up a conversation and visit for hours!

Survivors include, his wife Joan of the home; their 3 children, Kelley Ann Monaghan, Augusta, Kansas, Toni Lou Marshall, Minneola, Kansas and Joel Martin Marshall and wife Karen, Bozeman, Montana; their 8 grandchildren, Shonda (Monaghan) Thomason and husband Scott, Warrensburg, Missouri, Andria Monaghan, Duana (Monaghan) Barker and husband Darren, Brenden Monaghan, all of Augusta, Kansas, Meeka (Hornback) Lockert and husband Chandler, Dallas Hornback, both of North Pole, Alaska, Cameron Marshall, New York City, New York and Brittany Marshall, Carlsbad, California; and 12 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Lyle Marshall, and 2 sisters, Sybil Washburn and Christine Ferguson.

Funeral Service will be on Friday, November 25, 2022 at 2:00 pm at CrossWalk Christian Church with Pastors Brad Kefauver and Suzie Woods officiating. Burial will follow in the Appleton Township Cemetery with full Military Honors by the United States Air Force and the American Legion District 8. Visitation will be held prior to the service Friday from 10:00 am to noon at the church.

The family would like to acknowledge nurse, Gayla Crane with the wonderful care she gave Duane.

The family suggests memorials to the Cookson Hills Christian Children's Home, 3 Wooden Crosses Cowboy Church or Dream Flights all in care of Minnis Mortuary, 1901 N. 14 ^th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.