Marcus James Widen, 28 years of age, of Concordia, passed away unexpectedly from injuries sustained in an automobile accident Sunday, August 4, 2013 south of Belleville. He was born on April 21, 1985 in Concordia to Mark Steven and Katrina Dawn (Taylor) Widen. Marcus graduated from Belleville High School in 2003. He enlisted in the United States Navy shortly after and was honorably discharged 6 years later in 2009. While in the Navy, Marcus graduated from Nuclear Power School with honors. He was a machinist mate 3 ^rd class and worked as a nuclear lab tech on the USS Abraham Lincoln. After serving in the Navy, Marcus went to Oklahoma State University where he earned an Associate's Degree with honors in the High Voltage Program. He was currently working as a Journeyman Lineman for Rolling Hills Electric. Marcus enjoyed everything about life, being a dad, and the outdoors.

Marcus is survived by his parents, Mark and Katrina of Belleville; brother, Thaddeus Widen and Terri Hundley of Virginia Beach, Virginia; son, Wyatt and mother Kara Champlin, both of Concordia; grandparents, Mary Alice Widen of Concordia, Ken and Arlene Felch of Topeka; honorary grandmother, Bernadeane Jeardoe of Concordia; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by grandfathers, Merle "Bud" Widen, Larry K. Taylor; and uncle, Marty Widen.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 7, 2013 in the First United Methodist Church in Concordia with Rev. Tessa Zehring officiating. Interment will be in the Saron Lutheran Cemetery north of Concordia with Military Rites provided by the United States Navy, American Legion Post #76, and the VFW Post #588. Visitation will be held from noon to 9 PM Tuesday, August 6, 2013 with family greeting friends from 6 – 7:30 PM in the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home in Concordia. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to a trust fund established at Central National Bank, PO Box 329, Concordia, KS 66901 for the higher education for Marcus' son, Wyatt payable to Wyatt Widen. Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home in Concordia is in charge of arrangements.