HILLSBORO – Curtis Ralph Maag passed away on October 22, 2026 at Salem Home in Hillsboro, Kansas. He was born on August 11, 1935 in Mankato, Kansas to Ralph Edward and Neva (Dunn) Maag. He had one brother and two sisters.
Curtis attended the Beloit Kansas High School and graduated in the class of 1953. He attended Kansas State University. He then served his country in the US Army and National Guard for a total of 38 years and retired as a Command Sgt. Major from the military. He was also employed with KDOT for 46 years. Over the years he enjoyed quarter horses, spending time on his ranch, farming and his cats.
He married Janice Adams in 1956 at Miltonvale, Kansas. They later divorced in 2002.
Those who preceded him in death are his parents; sister Connie Malone; and a grandson Doug Maag.
Survivors include two sons Douglas (Pam) Maag of Peggs, OK, and Roger (Pam) Maag of Marion, Kansas; daughter Tricia Holliman of Harrisonville, Missouri; 10 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; 14 great-great grandchildren; brother Rodney (Carlene) Maag of Topeka, Kansas; and a sister Janet (Ernie) Claudell of Olathe, Kansas.
A visitation with family will be held on Tuesday, October 27 from 5-7 pm and the service of celebration will be held on Wednesday, October 28 at 11:00 both at the Yazel-Megli Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Carl Helm officiating.
A repast will follow at the Rusty Spur Saloon in Florence, Kansas at 315 Main Street following the graveside service at the Marion Cemetery.
Memorials in Curtis’ name can be given to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation School in South Dakota in care of the funeral home. Please sign his online guestbook at yazelmeglifh.com
