Marty Manion, 70, of Salina, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, surrounded by family, friends, and her devoted husband, Jack.

Marty was born on October 9, 1955, in Greenfield, Missouri. She was the beloved daughter of Jan and Leland Rundall. As a young woman, Marty chose to serve her country by entering the United States Army, where she was later honorably discharged. Guided by a deep desire to help others, she pursued a career in nursing, earning her nursing degree from Parkview Nursing School and an Associate Degree from Kansas City Kansas Community College.

Marty showed up for people. Alongside her work as a nurse, she fostered many children and was a devoted mother to her own. During this busy season of life, she also waited tables at Mrs. Peters Chicken, where an unexpected opportunity eventually led her to become the restaurant’s owner. No matter the role she held, Marty stepped in when someone needed help. If someone needed a ride to work, an appointment, or church, Marty was there.

Her love for people was undeniable, but above all else, Marty’s greatest love was for her children, grandchildren, and her husband, Jack. She was adventurous and fearless, never backing away from a challenge. She lived with courage in both sickness and in health, showing that same steady commitment in how she loved and cared for others.

In 2001, Marty was diagnosed with breast cancer. While it shaped part of her life, it never defined her. Over the years, she endured many surgeries and medical challenges, including defibrillators, pacemakers, and ultimately a heart transplant. The family remains deeply grateful to the family of Kevin Jacobs, whose heart transplant in September 2014 gave Marty more time with those she loved.

Marty was truly the definition of living with no hate for anyone. Her faith was central to her life and showed in her deep dedication to church. Even during the toughest times, she could often be found greeting people at Emanuel, offering warmth and love to everyone who walked through the doors. There were moments when she had to be reminded to rest, as she was always eager to show up and serve. That same care and respect extended to how she honored her neighbors, her community, and even animals, whom she loved deeply and treated with gentle compassion.
Marty was unique, kind, loving, dependable, hardworking, and deeply dedicated. She was a mother, a grandmother, and most of all, a devoted wife. Her love was like no other. While she may no longer be with us, her presence continues to be felt, watching over those she loved.

Marty was preceded in death by her mother, Jan Rundall; her father, Leland Rundall; her brother, Tom Rundall; her son, Nicholas Ikenberry; her parents-in-law, Jack and Nell Manion; and her sister-in-law, Linda Livengood.

She is survived by her loving husband, Jack Manion; her siblings Dinah Gleason (Dennis), Jani Rundall, Steve Rundall (Sharon), Jean Christensen (Art), and Karen Foster (Mike); her aunt, Sandra Smith; her children Jaison Travelbee, Travis Shaw, JJ Albarado (Kendra), Nicole Manion, Rebekah Corum (Aaron), and Kaleb Albarado (Kaytryn); and her grandchildren Amethyst, Amber, Jasimon, Jaison, Claire, Bella, Ethan, Colson, Maison, Zack, Kolton, Khloe, Lily, Paisley, Maci, Kinnley, Mavis, Zayla, and Zara. Her celebration of life will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, February 21st, 2026 at Emmanuel Church 1325 E. Cloud St. in Salina, KS. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to her husband Jack Manion.