Marvin Higgins

Marvin B. Higgins, 85, of Shawnee, KS passed away Nov. 16, 2014.

Marvin was born August 11, 1929 in Buffalo, MN to Robert and Sarah (Biske) Higgins. Marvin was preceded in death by his loving wife, Elsie, his parents, six brothers and sisters, his son, Robert Higgins, granddaughters, Rachel and Angela. He is survived by his brother, George; his children, Kathryn (Norm), John (Regina), Ruth (Tom); grandchildren, Lauren (Justin), Lance (Sarah), Lindsey (Aaron), Sarah (Bobby), Matthew, Jakob; and eight great grandchildren, Leah, Elise, Colton, Annabelle, Ave, Addison, Oliver, and Jillian.

Marvin retired from Rylie Construction Company after 47 years, including leading the company as President his last 18 years of service. For many years, he was actively involved in the St. Joseph School and parish.

A visitation will be held Wednesday from 6 to 8 pm at the Amos Family Funeral Home. The Rosary will be recited at 6 pm. Funeral mass will be held Thursday, at 10:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Shawnee, KS. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, KS.

Donations in memory of Marvin and Elsie Higgins may be made to KC Hospice and Palliative Care.