Maria “Marlies” Langley

December 12, 1934 – October 10, 2026

Maria Louise “Marlies” Langley, 91, of Jacobs Creek in Coffey County Kansas passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at her home.

Marlies was born on December 12, 1934, in Trier, Germany to Heinrich and Ana (Neumann) Flesch. She lived in Trier until she met Darrel “Rocky” Langley who was stationed in Germany while serving in the United States Air Force. They married on January 14, 1960.

In 1961, Darrel, Marlies and their son Johnny moved to the United States. Marlies worked diligently to learn English in order to obtain her U.S. Citizenship which she proudly received 11 years later in 1972.

Marlies worked as a housekeeper and nanny for the same family for over 20 years while living in Kansas City and later in Louisburg, Kansas.

After retiring, they moved to Jacobs Creek where they enjoyed fishing, hosting family fish fries, and watching her favorite sports teams.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years; Darrel Langley.

She is survived by her son; John “Johnny” Langley, three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Graveside services are planned for 3:00pm on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Baker Cemetery, Burlington, Kansas.