Dorothy L. Lickteig

Dorothy Louise Lickteig, age 77, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2014, at Burlington, Kansas. She was the second daughter of Walter R. and Hallie (Sturgeon) Root. Dorothy was born January 30, 1937 at Kansas City, Kansas. She was united in marriage to Bernard J. Lickteig Sr. on December 27, 1955. Seven children were born to this union, they later divorced. Dorothy was a devoted mother and grandmother. Her pride was her children and family. Dorothy had a very strong Catholic faith, which made her very resilient and an example to all who knew her. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; 1 sister; Betty Lewis; 2 brothers in law; Robert Lewis Sr. and Charles Miller. She is survived by 4 sons, Walter Lickteig and wife Renee of Chino Hills, California, Charles Lickteig and wife Kathy of Katy, Texas, Bernie Lickteig Jr. and wife Michelle of Topeka, Kansas, David Lickteig and fiance Rachel Quezada of Tucson, Arizona; 3 daughters, Linda and Marty Martin of Liberty, Missouri, Kathie and Royce Alexander of Burlington, Kansas, Wanda and Johnny Folsom of Garnett, Kansas; 21 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; her sister Carol Miller of Greeley, Kansas; former spouse Bernard Lickteig Sr. of Burlington, Kansas; and numerous nieces and nephews. Marigolds will be planted in her remembrance and in honor of her resilience. Marigolds were originally called "Mary's Gold" by early Christians and placed at the foot of her statue. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday May 1, 2014, at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Garnett, Kansas. Burial will follow at Holy Angels Cemetery. A rosary will be held at 6:00 PM on Wednesday evening at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel in Garnett, Kansas, with visitation following. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice. You may send your condolences to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com