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Gladys Sedam Obituary
She was born on April 1, 1926, in Manhattan, the daughter of Archie and Bertha (Popejoy) Graves. She grew up in Manhattan and graduated from Manhattan High School with the class of 1944. She attended teaching school in Clay Center and taught grade school for one year.
Gladys was married to Roy R. Sedam on September 16, 1945. They were later divorced. He preceded her in death in 2001.
Gladys worked as a cook at Lee School in Manhattan for many years. Her main occupation in life was being a mother and grandmother. She always loved it when the family was all able to be together.
Gladys was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Manhattan. She enjoyed quilting and was a member of the Deep Creek Needlecraft Club. She also was a member of the Merry Matrons in Zeandale and the F.C.E. (Family Community and Educational Organization).
In addition to Roy, Gladys was preceded in death by her son Fred Sedam, her daughters Marjorie Ann Sedam and Jean Lake; sisters, Lois Lewis and Evelyn Reece, and her brother William R. Graves.
She is survived by her daughter Sharon Fritzson (Orlin) of Randolph, and her son Roy D. Sedam; her sisters, Alice Persyn and Bernis Parker; and her eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
The family will greet friends during a visitation from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m. Friday January 3, 2025, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday January 4, 2025, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Kevin Larson officiating. Interment will follow at the Riley Cemetery in Riley, Kansas.
The family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Gladys to the American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, or the Big Lakes Developmental Center. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.
Online condolences may be left for the family through the funeral home website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com
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Jan (Stamey) Elliott
January 1, 2025
As a Lee School "hot lunch" student of the 50s-`60s, I recognized Mrs. Sedam´s name & face immediately. She served me 5 days a week. I am sorry for the loss of a sweet lady, who touched many lives.
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