Dodge, Zelma

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Zelma Marie Dodge
Date Of Birth:December 10, 1916
Date Of Death:December 09, 2011
Service Date:10:30 am, Monday, December 12, 2011
at St. Thomas More Catholic Church

Zelma Marie Dodge, 94, Manhattan, passed away on Friday, December 09, 2011, at Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community, she was born December 10, 1916, on a farm near Hoisington, Kansas, the daughter of Clara (Bicknell) and Charles Finn. 

Zelma received a bachelors degree in Micro-Biology from Kansas State University.  She also served a Medical Technology internship at Kansas University Medical Center, and received a teaching certificate from Emporia State University.
 
Zelma Marie Finn was united in marriage to Darold A. Dodge on March 22, 1943, who preceded her in death on December 17, 2008. 
 
She was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, a member of the American Association of University Women, Daughters of the American Revolution, Retired Educators Association, and the Welcome Club of Manhattan.

Zelma is survived by six daughters; Rae Marie Crisel, wife of John, of Zionsville, Indiana; Alvena Spangenberg, wife of Kenneth, of Great Bend, Kansas; Cecilia Smith, wife of Floyd, Newnan, Georgia; Beth Warren, wife of Jimmy, of Manhattan, Kansas; Clare Rehme, wife of Erwin, of Longmont, Colorado; and Eileen Rinke, wife of Mark, of Lakeville, Minnesota. She is also survived by ten grandsons, five granddaughters, and four great grandchildren.

There will be a rosary at Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home on Sunday, December 11 at 7:00pm with the family receiving friends from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Manhattan at 10:30 am on Monday, December 12th, with Father Don Zimmerman officiating.  Inurnment is at a future date.

The family requests donations to Good Samaritan Fund at Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community, 2121 Meadowlark Rd. Manhattan, KS 66502. 


  • From: Chuck and Carol  Ganz

    Dear Cecilia: We were saddened to learn of your mother's untimely death. Having lost our own mothers within the past few years, we can understand the pain of the loss that you, Floyd and your entire family are enduring. We hope that your fond memories of your mother will help you get through this difficult time in your lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Chuck and Carol


  • From: joanne mcvey

    beth and family. I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers and if you need anything please call. God bless JoAnne


  • From: Michael Tran
    Location:Kansas

    My condolence.



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