Mary Lou Benteman
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Celebration of Life services for Mary Lou Benteman, age 94, Lawrence, KS will be held on May 3rd at 10:00 a.m. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.
Mary passed away on March 25, 2025, at Baldwin Health Care and Rehab.
Mary was born October 12, 1930, in Jefferson City, MO, the daughter of Floyd and Nellie (Reed) Nichols. She was the eldest of 6 children.
She married Fritz Benteman on January 19, 1957, in Lawrence, KS, and he preceded her in death.
Mary is survived by her children, Michael Tremain, Judy Tremain, Karen Benteman-Wallace, and Amber Martinez.
Mary was also preceded in death by her parents, brother Jim Nichols, daughter Nada Schmidt, and her son Dale Tremain.
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.
Condolences to the family. I loved working with Mary at the hospital. She always had a smile and she loved her family. I will miss her so much.
We are so sorry for your loss. She was an amazing friend and always smiling. She will be sorely missed
May she RIP 
Love you Mary 
We are so sorry for your loss. She was an amazing friend and always smiling. She will be sorely missed
May she RIP 
Love you Mary 
I remember being introduced to Mary (we called her Mom and she always said I was her son) in 1968 when the girl I was to marry took me to see her Dad and step-Mom. She was always pleasant with a big smile on her face. Her children Judy and Karen were present and so much fun to be around. We would see Dale and Laurie and Michael on holidays. When Amber became a daughter to Mary we enjoyed visiting her as well. Over the years we visited as much as we could and Mary and Fritz came to see us in Michigan. In her later years Mom welcomed Dona (my wife after Nada passed away) into the family. We pray for each family member daily as we also grieve a tremendous loss.
Jerry and Dona Schmidt
Karen and Judy,
So sorry to hear this. I visited her last year at the Baldwin home and she knew who I was of course she called me Coddie made me feel good.
To Karen & Judy;
I and my family send you our deepest condolences in the loss of your sweetheart of a mother. You can rest assured that Mary Lou is now walking hand in hand with her lord and savior Jesus Christ.
Karen & Judy: Richard and I are so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful lady. I remember her when I worked for Dillons and she always came in when we were there on 6th and Michigan. Our prayers for you and your family.
Karen and Judy and family. So sorry for your loss. Your momma did my mom’s hair for many years. I remember when I would go to pick Mom up after her hair appointment, they would be laughing and talk like a couple of school girls. Playing bingo at the Eagles, Legion and VFW one of their favorite hobbies.
Deb Feist Macleod
So so sorry Judy for your loss.. Moms are a k ways in our memories..I pray Jesus wraps his arms around your family. And gives them peace.