Dorene Elaine Dodson Obituary
The world bids farewell to Dorene Elaine Dodson of Topeka, Kansas, departing on September 4, 2025 at the age of 36. Dorene leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dorene Elaine Dodson to show support.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Dorene's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
She was predeceased by: her father James Dodson; and her grandparents, Lee, Kathleen Dodson (O'Brien), Orville and Dorene Wege (Abitz).
She is survived by: her mother Mary Dodson (Wege); and her sister Kathleen "Katie" Dodson of Topeka, KS. She is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and countless friends.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 10th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (1321 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66604). A funeral service was held on Thursday, September 11th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Wanamaker Woods Nazarene Church (3501 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka, KS 66614). A burial was held on Thursday, September 11th 2025 from 11:45 AM to 12:15 PM at the Carbondale Cemetery.
To make a monetary donation in Dori's name, the family asks that you consider the following foundations that are near to them: Make checks payable to: Brain Tumor Cancer Research (memo line: Dorene Dodson) 200 1st Stree SW Rochester, MN 55905, Or, Helping Hands Humane Society 5720 SW 21st St, Topeka, KS 66604, To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Dorene Elaine Dodson, please visit our.
