Dorothy Zongker Obituary

Dorothy M. Zongker, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Sandstone Heights in Little River, KS. She was born November 23, 1934, in Hartman, CO, the daughter of William Floyd and Ruth Alma (Lambert) Kelley. Dorothy graduated from Greensburg High School in 1952 and worked for USD 300 as the secretary and retired after 20 years. On July 13, 1952, she married Elven Zongker in Ulysses, KS. She was a member of the NARFE. Dorothy loved spending time with her family. She had many interests and hobbies. She spent a lot of her free time sewing and had made quilts for her children and grandchildren. One of her hobby of the year was "Rabbits". Dorothy and Elven were avid square dancers and were members of the Kiowa County Kickers Club. Dorothy is preceded by her parents; her husband, Elven; and a sister, Margaret Huey. She is survived by her two sons, Randall (Susan) Zongker and Kirk (Kathy) Zongker; two daughters, Debra Erxleben and Shana (Jesse) Burgess; one sister, Doris Allen; nine grandchildren, Amanda (Joshua) Linnell, Sarah (Preston) Snider, Adam (Jessica) Zongker, Molly (Pippin) Williamson, Luke (Jessica) Zongker, Grace (Lane) Wiens, Faith Zongker, Nathan (Kellie) Lawless, and Loren (Kate) Lawless; and 18 great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 A. M. on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave, Hutchinson, KS. Inurnment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, KS. Memorial donations may be made to Sandstone Heights Memorial Fund and can be sent in care of Hutchinson Funeral Chapel.