Marvin Eugene Weibling and Regina Jean (Overbaugh) Weibling

Marvin was born November 16th, 1920, and raised in Robinson, Kansas. He was the first boy born to Ed and Oeetah (Collins) Weibling. Marvin was famous for "getting into mischief" with his two younger brothers Calvin and Richard, and probably taught them everything they knew about orneriness! Several family stories include Marvin such as follows:

His mother Oeetah used to do hand quilting with ladies from her church. When Marvin was young and "in trouble", Oeetah would make him sit and quilt with the ladies, so she could keep a eye on him. It was later said that Marvin could piece together some beautiful quilts! When his mother had had enough mischief, she used to tie him to the clothes line to keep track of him. His cousin Frank Hedrick, (son of Arley and Arvilla), would come and untie him, and off they'd go again!

Marvin joined the Army and served in WWII. His brother Calvin served in WWII as well.

Marvin and Jean were married about 1946. They both had a great sense of humor and were always having a good time. Marvin was well known for his "one-liners" and Jean could find or "create" humor in almost any situation.

They had two babies together.

The little girl lived only 13 hours. She was named after her mother, Jean. Jean became pregnant a second time, but the little boy was still-born. He was named after Marvin. They are buried in Mount Hope Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas.

Rose Weibling remembers how sad it was to see Marvin weeping and carrying those babies' caskets to their graveside. Back then they kept the new mothers in the hospitals longer, so Jean was unable to attend her babies' funerals. She only got to hold both babies after they'd passed away.

Marvin and Jean would have made wonderful parents, though. They loved all children and gave special attention to their nieces and nephews. A lot of children called them "Uncle Marvin and Aunt Jean", even if they weren't related. Marvin built an A-frame fort in their back yard for the neighborhood kids to play in.

Jean also helped take care of Marvin's father Ed in some of his last years. Ed was quoted as saying, If he'd had a million dollars, he would have split it and gave it to Jean and Rose for taking care of him like they did.

After many years together, Marvin was injured while on the job. An earthmover tipped over on him while he was operating it. It landed on him, crushing his pelvis. They were able to save his life, but he was never the same again. He suffered from frequent "blackouts" and his keen sense of humor faltered. His quality of life suffered tremendously. It was sad to see. Jean was at his side constantly though, and took excellent care of him until he died.

Marvin passed away May 6th, 1980, after a long battle with his health. He is buried in Chapel Hill Cemetery in Wyandotte County, Kansas City, Kansas.

Jean was born September 17th, 1928. She grew up around Bonner Springs, Kansas and was best friends with Rose (McCleary) Weibling, Richard's wife. The two crazy acting, life-long friends later married brothers and became sister-in-laws.

Though Jean took Marvin's death awfully hard, after a few years she married again. He was a Kansas City firefighter named Wally Profitt...and a very fine man.

Jean passed away September 20th, 1998, three days after her 70th birthday. She was laid to rest beside Marvin in Chapel Hill Cemetery.

Marvin and Jean will always be remembered as the "favorite" aunt and uncle; brother; sister and friend. They meant a lot - to alot of people, and though their story seems sad, they were happy, fun, and full of life, and I think the world was a happier place with them in it.

~ Dedicated to the memory of Uncle Marvin and Aunt Jean ~
~ We will never forget you. ~