Dorothy M. Dellenbaugh

Dorothy M. Dellenbaugh, 82, of Newton, died Saturday (Feb. 21, 2009) at the Kansas Christian Home in Newton.

Dorothy was born on August 26, 1926 in Foraker, Oklahoma, the daughter of Harvey B. and Erma Potter Blenden. She married Melvin Leon Dellenbaugh on August 15, 1945 in Arkansas City, Ks. Melvin died on March 11, 2003.

They live in Arkansas City, Kansas for many years until moving to Newton in 1971. Dorothy had been a stenographer for the Santa Fe Railroad for 34 years before retiring.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Newton.

Survivors include her son Lane Dellenbaugh of Newton; two daughters Sharry Hicks and
Kathy Watson both of Arkansas City, Ks.; one brother Neal Blenden of Newkirk, Okla;
one sister Frances Bain of Arkansas City, Ks; and four grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son Kent Allen Dellenbaugh; one daughter Nancy Dellenbaugh.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday (Feb. 28, 2009) at the First Presbyterian Church in Newton with the Rev. James W. Anderson officiating.

Friends may sign the book at the funeral home on Friday, 1pm til 8pm. The family will receive friends between 6pm and 8pm.

A memorial has been established with the First Presbyterian Church in Newton, contributions may be sent to Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, Ks. 67114.