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Dorothy Powell Obituary
Retired from Hallmark Cards after 25-years as a Tip Master, Dorothy was an avid KU Basketball fan and loved cheering them on. She also enjoyed playing bingo watching Wheel of Fortune and other television shows.
Survivors include her three children, Roger (Jill) Powell, Karen (Rick) Boyle, Brian (Dorothy) Powell; seven grandchildren: Kevin (Angie) Powell, Julie (Brandon) Powell, Greg (Melissa) Bissey, Jennifer (Bryce) Puntenney, Lisa (Pat) Bishop, Brian, Jr. Powell, Mikayla Powell; nine great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; sister, Helen Torkelson; two brothers, Kenny Ikenberry, Raymond Ikenberry; and niece, Ethel Hutchinson. She was preceded by her brother Clifford Ikenberry.
The family will greet friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Sunday, February 18, 2018 and funeral services will be held from 11:00 to noon Monday, February 19, 2018-both at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will be on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 11:00 am at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to The Lawrence Humane Society and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Powell
February 27, 2018
Karen and Brian, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and Your Family will truly be in my prayers. Charlene Haines
February 26, 2018
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Sharon Aikins
February 19, 2018
I was saddened today to learn of the passing of Dorothy. New friends still have taken that small place in your heart. Rest well, Dorothy. My condolences to her family.
Mary Montgomery
February 19, 2018
Karen sorry about the loss of your mother
Ed & Margie Hackett
February 18, 2018
For the Powell family, we are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karla Hadl-Peek
February 18, 2018
Karen, I'm so sorry for the Loss of your Mom. My heart and Prayers are with you.
Judi McCartney
February 18, 2018
Karen, sorry to hear about your Mother.
Bettty Banks
February 17, 2018
Will miss seeing Dorothy sitting out getting the sun by the fountain at Pioneer Ridge. A new friend gone too soon. My sympathy to her sister Helen and her family.
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