Maryln Janell (Gallagher) Rogers, 68, went to be with the Lord on October 4, 2019. She passed away at The University of Kansas Health System –HaysMed Campus, Hays, Kansas surrounded by her family. Maryln was born in Quinter, Kansas on January 7, 1951. She was the daughter of Frank and Joyce (Jacob) Gallagher. Maryln was baptized at the St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, Seguin on March 18, 1951. Maryln attended Hoxie High School and was a member of the class of 1969. She recently attended her 50th High School Class Reunion.
Maryln was a homemaker and had two children Randy and Laurie. She was a wonderful mother and a good cook. Maryln was a seamstress and made many of her and her children’s clothes. In fact, she just recently bought material to start a new sewing project. Maryln was a talented artist and enjoyed painting. In 1978, Maryln attended Cosmetology School in Great Bend, Kansas. She earned her certification as a Cosmetologist and worked in the profession for several years. She also owned and operated a flower and gift shop for a few years. Colorado and the mountains were where she loved to spend time. She managed a Lodge in Estes Park, Colorado and finally became the owner of a Lodge in that area. There was no place she would rather be than in the mountains. When Maryln wasn’t working, she loved to play BINGO.
Maryln dearly loved her children and family. One very important part of her family was her dog, Pixie. Pixie was a constant companion and like another child to Maryln.
Maryln is survived by her parents, Frank and Joyce Gallagher of Hoxie, Kansas; daughter, Laurie Garrison of Concordia, Kansas; son Randy Washburn and wife Erin of Jetmore, Kansas; brother, David Gallagher and wife Rosie of Oakley, Kansas; sisters, Leanna Sloan and husband Tom of Hoxie, Kansas, Ladonna Joslyn and husband Mark of Hoxie, Kansas, and Mary Dumler and husband Alex of Hoxie, Kansas; Grandchildren, Tanner Archer, Jacey Archer, Kolt Washburn, Kayln Washburn, Kapri Washburn, and Kollin Washburn; and many nieces and nephews.
Maryln has gone to her heavenly home and is with her brother, Stanley Gallagher and grandson, Dalton Garrison.
A Celebration of Life Service is planned for Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at 2:00 P.M. at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home in Hoxie, Kansas. Stan Smith will preside. Visitation is planned for Monday, October 7, 2019, from 1:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. with family greeting friends from 5:00 P.M. until 6:30 P.M. The family will also greet friends from 10:00 A.M. to noon, on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. All visitation will be held at the Funeral Home. A private family inurnment will take place in the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Cemetery in Hoxie at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials to the Sheridan County Benefit Walk, and they may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Online condolences may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com
Marilyn was a loving, caring person. She would ask you to shed few tears but rather celebrate her life. Think of her often with thoughts of happiness and love.