Marlys Lane Ogden, born March 6, 1952, in Kansas City, Kansas, passed away on September 24, 2026, in Chandler, Arizona.

Marlys will be remembered for a life shaped by care, kindness, and devotion to others. She worked in child development and served as a childcare and Head Start teacher, offering guidance and encouragement to children during important early years of life. Her work reflected a generous spirit and a steady commitment to helping young people grow and flourish.

She also found joy in the simple and beautiful things that made life meaningful. Marlys loved reading, travel, camping, music, butterflies, tea parties, and church.

Marlys was deeply loved by her family. She is survived by her husband, Franklin Ogden; her son, Jason Chaidez; her daughter-in-law, Sheri Clawson; and her grandsons, Bruce Chaidez and his partner Maddie and Christopher Chaidez.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Louise Shehan; her father, Edgar Shehan; her sisters, Mary Lou Shehan and Marlea Waddell; her brother, Marcus Hefner; her daughter, Darlene Louise Halstead; her son-in-law, John Halstead; and her granddaughter, Cara.

A Celebration of Life for Marlys will be held on November 7, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Wheatfields Southern Baptist Church, 276 E Green Ave, Globe, Arizona 85501. You can share a dish if desired.