Dorothy Louise Shottenkirk, 88, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, March 4th, at Salina Regional Health Center. Dorothy was born in Garfield, Kansas on August 15, 1926, a daughter of the late Edna Louise (McDowell) and Harry Grandy.
She was the wife of Lowell E. Shottenkirk, having celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in 2014.
Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Nada Sue Johnston and husband, Ronald of Portland, Oregon and Dena Shottenkirk, of Brooklyn, New York; a son, Adrian Shottenkirk and wife, Becky of Overland Park, Kansas; seven grandchildren, David Sandine of Troutdale, Oregon, Brian Shottenkirk of Arlington, Virginia, Grant Shottenkirk of Townsville, Australia, Merida Lang, Dodge Coates and Arliss Coates, all of Brooklyn, New York.
Beyond the love of her children and grandchildren, she certainly enjoyed her bridge clubs in the Salina area, along with golf as a member of the Kansas Women’s Golf Association.
Friends are invited to call Monday, March 9, from 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Carlson – Geisendorf Funeral Home with family present from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Funeral Services will be held at First United Methodist Church in Salina, at 10:00 am on Tuesday, March 10th, with Rev. David Watson officiating. Graveside Services will follow at Garfield Cemetery in Garfield, Kansas at 3:00 pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church 122 N. 8th Salina, Kansas 67401.
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Mabel Rogene Brady, 87, of Salina, passed peacefully at home with her children in attendance on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. She was born July 19, 1927, in Lamona, Iowa. She was the daughter of the late Claude Dickerson and Edith (Harris) Becky.
At the age of 5, she moved to a farm near Bavaria, and was raised by her Aunt Mabel Harris and great uncles Clyde, Bud and Laul Harris.
Mabel graduated from Salina High School.
She was married to John E. Brady on Dec. 2, 1950. She was a dedicated homemaker, wife and mother. She was a staunch advocate for kids with mental disabilities.
She especially enjoyed bowling and participated in league play her entire adult life, traveling to tournaments with her daughter. She was a master cook and loved to garden flowers. Mabel was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Mable is survived by her husband of 64 years, John E. Brady, of Salina; her children, John (Judy) Brady, of Cheyenne, Wyo., Michael Brady, of Atchison, Janice Stein, of Salina, Steven Brady, of Lawrence, Gary (Robin) Brady, of Smolan, and Chris (Kara) Brady, of Salina; 16 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Claudine (Steve) Taylor, of Fort Morgan, Colo.
She was preceded in death by her son, Terry Brady, and three sisters, Rose Mary Dickerson, Juanita Bybel and Anna Yaussi.
Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, March 8, with a vigil and rosary at 6 p.m at Ryan Mortuary.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 9, at St. Mary Queen of the Universe Catholic Church. Father Barry Brinkman will be the celebrant. An interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to ARC of Saline County and Special Olympics and are in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.
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Sonja Marie Bengtson Willey, 99, of Salina, died Wednesday March 4, 2015. She was born Sept. 17, 1915, in Lindsborg, the daughter of Dr. Hagbard and Minna (Hernwall) Brase.
Sonja was an English teacher and librarian, retiring from USD 305. She was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, PEO Chapter BX, Salina Retired Teachers, Salina Symphony Guild, and the American Association of Retired Teachers.
Sonja was also a volunteer at Salina Regional Health Center and Presbyterian Manor. Sonja enjoyed her family, knitting, reading, cooking and playing bridge.
She was preceded in death by two husbands, Ralph Bengtson and Kenneth Willey; three sisters, Thorberg Russell, Karin Freeburg and Ingrid Lofgren; and one brother, Yngve Brase.
Survivors include a daughter, Katrina (Jim) Hock; stepdaughter, Joan (Bill) Kastner; stepson, Glenn (Roz) Willey; eight grandchildren, Gretchen Hock, Corey Hock, Scott Willey, Karen Willey, Sheila Willey, Kendra Willey, Emily Klotz and Russell Kastner; 12 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at Ryan Mortuary. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 9, at Elmwood Cemetery, Lindsborg.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 9, at Presbyterian Manor Chapel, Salina.
Memorials may be given to the Bengtson-Brase Scholarship Fund at Bethany College, Lindsborg, Presbyterian Manor, Salina, or Immanuel Lutheran Church, Salina.