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Marilyn Cecilia Stockman McDowell

Marilyn McDowell Obituary

McDowell, Marilyn Cecilia Stockman, 82, born Oct. 10, 1931, formerly of Topeka, passed away Feb. 6, 2014, while residing at Reflection Living in Wichita. Surviving family: children, Robb (Kay) McDowell, Topeka, Rick (Diana) McDowell, Tulsa, Okla., Ron (Joann) McDowell, Wichita, Becky McDowell, Minn.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy Crooks, Springfield, Mo.; and sister-in-law, Erma Stockman, Arlington, Texas. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 2014; Rosary of prayer at 7:30 continuing with greeting of friends until 8:30 p.m. at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka, KS 66614. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2014, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5973 SW 25th St, Topeka. Inurnment of Marilyn's ashes will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Topeka. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Kiltie Drum & Bugle Corps, c/o Central High School, Attn: Jessica Freeman, 423 E. Central St., Springfield, MO 65802, Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th floor, New York, NY 10001, or Amedisys Hospice of Wichita, 250 W. Douglas, Suite 101, Wichita, KS 67202. For Marilyn's full obituary and to send an online condolence, go to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Donna Brewer (Werder)

February 28, 2014

Riding horses at Mrs. Sheets farm and going over to Becky's for Mrs. McDowell's hot chocolate is a sweet childhood memory. She was such a lovely person.

February 24, 2014

To all Marilyn's family, you have taken such good care of your mom,you will be blessed.She will be missed by all. Our sympathy and prayers will be with you
Betty Harris

February 23, 2014

Really hated seeing this today. I remember when Becky and I were at KState she always made the best chocolate chip cookies ever. I still think of that when I eat them today. My sympathy to the family.

Sue Marrs Justice

February 23, 2014

Many fond memories fill my mind as I think of our high school days--especially our adventures as Kilties. May God give you peace and comfort as you remember all the good times also.

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