Marvel Lou Baumgarden passed away June 14, 2025. She was born to William F. and Roberta Brashears Herbert in Warrensburg, MO on May 13, 1946.

Marvel graduated high school in 1964. Upon graduation she attended Central Missouri State University (now University of Central Missouri) in Warrensburg, MO. While attending CMSU, she met her former husband and the father of her children, Norman Baumgarden.

Marvel graduated from CMSU in 1967 with a bachelor's degree in education. It was very important to her mother, Roberta Herbert, that Marvel graduate and have her college degree before marrying.

Marvel married Norman Baumgarden on May 28, 1967. Their first child, Lisa, was born in 1982 and Aaron was born in 1984. Marvel and Norman later divorced. Marvel never remarried.

Marvel is survived by her son Aaron (Tiffiney) Baumgarden and her daughter Lisa (Michael) Thiemann as well her granddaughter Sophia Thiemann and her twin sister Mildred (Charles) Chaney. Marvel also is survived by a niece, nephew, great-niece, and great-nephew.

Marvel was preceded in death by her parents.

A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home with Gina Johnson officiating. A funeral service will follow the visitation at 12:00 p.m.. A graveside service will then take place at 1:30 p.m. at the Mineral Creek Cemetery in Leeton, Missouri.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and be left in the care of the funeral home.