Mary Lou Gaeddert Obituary

We bid farewell to Mary Lou Gaeddert (Newton, Kansas), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 4, 2025 at the age of 94. Mary Lou touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Lou Gaeddert to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Fred Ernest and Edna Mary Voran (Graber); and her siblings, Dallas Voran, Paul Voran (Benetta), Robert Voran and Helen M. Voth (Orville).

She is survived by: her children, Susan Bartel (Allan) of North Newton, Kansas, Dee Gaeddert Dorsey (Jim) of Grant, Minnesota. and Russell Gaeddert (Jean Flickinger) of Hutchinson, Kansas; her grandchildren, Nathan Bartel (Kendra Burkey), Megan Bartel (Chris Lowen), Adam Gaeddert (Rebecca Woodruff) and Sam Gaeddert (Keila Quenzer); and her sisters-in-law, Lois Strong and Velma Stoesz. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren.

Memorial gifts may be made to Bethel College (Kansas) or Mennonite Central Committee.