Larned – Marjorie R. Keenan Vratil, 93, passed away on Feb. 20, 2012 at the Larned Healthcare Center where she had resided the past 10 years.
She was born on October 13, 1919 to James and Nellie Keenan who preceded in death as did her siblings, Harry Keenan and Blanche O’Connor. Marjorie grew up on a farm west of Seward and graduated H.S. from Radium. In 1938 she married her love Henry Vratil and they were able to celebrate their 59th wedding anniversary together before he died in 1996. They had two children from that marriage who cherish her: Steve Vratil of Ft. Collins, Co. and Kay Gilchrist of Wiscasset, Maine. She also leaves her daughter in law Barbara Warner Vratil, Bill Gilchrist, grandchildren Troy Vratil of Kansas City, KS and Lori Powell of Parker, CO. Her grandson, Shad Allen Vratil also preceded her in death. She totally enjoyed her family including her 5 great grandchildren and loved seeing them.
Prior to 1969, she married Henry and farmed east of Larned and then they moved to the town of Larned. Marjorie started working at the Santa Fe Trail Center and after never having worked anywhere, she blossomed and became the gift shop manager. She retired from there after 20 years. She was a wonderful cook and her families and the crew at the Trail Center also got to enjoy the goodies she made. Marjorie was a quiet person but loved bowling, dancing and card games over the years.
She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned, where her service will be held on Friday, March 1st at 10:00 a.m. with Father John Strasser officiating. Beckwith Mortuary is handling funeral arrangements and visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the Mortuary. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the Santa Fe Trail Center or the Larned Healthcare Center, both in care of the Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. This notice may be viewed and condolences left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.