WICHITA — Mary Lou Thelen, 72, formerly of Salina, passed away Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. She was born in Marshalltown, Iowa, March 23, 1947, to Frank and Marybelle (Miller) Thelen.

Survivors include: her brother, Dennis Thelen (Elaine) of San Antonio, Texas; sister, Ann Marie Hunter (Ryan) of Wichita; sister-in-law, Elena Thelen; nine nieces and nephews; many great-nieces and nephews; and her companion, Emily, the cat. She was preceded in death by: her parents; brothers, Frank Thelen III, and Tony Thelen.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. with family present 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at Ryan Mortuary, with rosary startng at 6:30 p.m.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at Ryan Mortuary with Fr. Andy Hammack as celebrant.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kansas Humane Society, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina, KS 67401.