Marion Catherine Knoble, 94, of South Hutchinson, passed away Feb. 24, 2018, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born Sept. 25, 1923, in Casa, Arkansas, the daughter of Lester and Velma (Ragsdale) Martindale.

Marion served two years in the United States Navy decoding messages during World War II. She held several jobs through the years and enjoyed every one of them, her favorite being the time she served as Reno County Bailiff.

Marion was a member of Bethany Church of the Nazarene, serving as assistant treasurer with Roberta Knight, and providing weekly readings for her Sunday School class and morning worship. She was also a member of Hutchinson American Legion Lysle Rishel Post 68.

Marion met her husband, Paul, on a July evening near the end of World War II. Marine Paul Knoble had a pass to go to Washington, DC, and while enjoying the evening he was introduced to Navy WAVE Marion Martindale. It was love at first sight! One month later, on August 18, 1945, Paul and Marion vowed to love and care for each other for life. They shared nearly 72 and ½ years of marriage.

Marion is survived by: her husband, Paul, of the home; son, Gary and wife Connie of Lincoln, NE; one granddaughter; four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; sister, Betty Randall of Columbus, OH; and brother, Robert Martindale and wife Linda of Sioux City, IA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, James Martindale.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Mennonite Friendship Communities Chapel, 600 W. Blanchard, South Hutchinson, with Chaplain Randall Turner officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the United States Navy Honor Guard. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until the day of the service.

Memorials may be made to Kindred Hospice, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.