Marian L. Seely, 73, of Lindsborg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at the Salina Regional Health Center. Marian was born on August 14, 1938, in McPherson, Kansas, the daughter of Roger William and Thora Mae (Todd) Rearick.
She worked as a mutuel clerk in the horse racing industry in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Washington, retiring in 2002 from Emerald Downs in Auburn, WA. She also had worked at the Senior Center in Lindsborg, KS.
She graduated from McPherson High School and business school in Oklahoma City, OK. On December 18, 1958, she was united in marriage to Walter K. Seely, Sr.
She attended the New Gottland Lutheran Church.
Survivors include:
Three sons: Walter K. (Kenny) Seely, Jr. and wife, Tammy, of McPherson, KS
James A. Seely and wife, Jeanie, of McPherson, KS
Roger W. Seely of McPherson, KS
Daughter: Teresa Ferdinand and husband, George, of Yelm, WA
Brother: John Vicencio, Jr. of Hutchinson, KS
Nine grandchildren: David Seely
Brodie Seely
Amanda Seely
Trisha Seely
Jacob Seely
Ashley Seely
Bryant Ferdinand
Delanie Seely
Rachel Ferdinand
Four great-grandchildren: Chloe Seely
Dylan Cabezas
Rosie Melendez
Courtni Shear
She was preceded in death by her parents, step-father, John Vicencio, Sr., and three sisters, Patricia Sampson, Joan Maske, and Delores Houltberg.
The funeral service will be at 10:30 AM, Monday, July 9, 2012, at the New Gottland Lutheran Church with Rev. Harry Grinstad officiating.
Cremation will take place after the service and internment will be in the Elmwood Cemetery, Lindsborg at a later date.
Visitation will be from 1:00 to 4:00 PM, Sunday, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
Memorial donations may be given to the New Gottland Lutheran Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460. |