Larned – Marjorie June Dawes, 75, passed away November 1, 2015 at Kenwood Plaza, St. John, KS, after a long illness.
She was born February 19, 1940, in Grainfield, KS, the daughter of Philip and Velma Wolf.

A long-time resident of Larned, Marjorie was a retired diet technician from Larned State Hospital. She also helped many people as an independent professional tax preparer, having gained experience as a legal secretary for Morgan Wright Law Office in her early career.

She was of the Catholic faith.

She is survived by: A sister, Juanita Stillings, Phoenix, AZ. Two children, Karen (Mark) Klaus, O’Fallon, MO.; and Michael (Dana) Dawes, Great Bend, KS. Seven grandchildren, Nathan (Karisa) Stude, Larned, KS.; Tyrone (Kara), Palm Habor, FL.; Chelsea Klaus, Winston-Salem, N.C.; Shannon Klaus, Berkeley, CA.; and Erica Klaus, O’Fallon, MO; and Grant and Nate Dawes, Great Bend, KS. Five great grandchildren, Angelina, Alexis and Natalie Stude, Larned, KS; and Oliver and Clark Stude, Palm Harbor, FL. She is also survived by a childhood and lifelong friend Darlene Befort-Medina, Larned, KS.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Lorraine Stude; and a sister, Phylise Ritchie.

A private grave-side service is planned for the family.

Memorials may be given to the Welcome Inn Senior Center, Larned, or to Kenwood Plaza, St. John, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS. 67550. Condolences may be left for the family at www.beckwithmortuary.com.