Obituaries - Tuesday, October 13
Janice Lee (Prater) Ditto
September 26, 1942 - October 8, 2026
Janice Lee (Prater) Ditto , 84, of Abilene, Kansas went to be with the Lord on October 8, 2026. She was born on September 26, 1942, in Wichita, Kansas to Cecil Glenn and Wilda Mae (Driscoll) Prater. On August 5, 1962, she married David Ditto. Together they had three children, Chandra, David Jr., and Troy.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband of 62 years, brother Robert Prater, and infant son David Ditto Jr.
She is survived by her sister Doris (Bill) Boyd, daughter Chandra (Hank) Steckman and son Troy (Darci) Ditto; 4 grandchildren, Drew Miley, Courtney (Brett) Cross, Brody Ditto, Reece (Payton) Powell; and 7 great grandchildren, David Miley, Dannie Mae Miley, Gracie Case, Derek Miley, Eli Case, Mack Cross, and Evie Cross.
Janice spent most of her life as a homemaker taking care of her children and whatever venture her and Dave were into at the time.
Throughout her marriage Janice and her husband raised and cared for every animal from dogs, pigeons, sheep, pigs, and chickens. You name it and they probably had it. But Janice and Dave's biggest desire was their horses. They both had a love for horses from an early age. Together they operated D & J Quarter Horse Ranch for over thirty years. They raised, trained, and showed horses all over the United States.
Later in life Janice with her husband Dave moved to Abilene, Kansas where together they owned and operated Ditto Kennels. They raised and trained racing greyhounds for themselves as well as many customers from all over the world.
Janice didn't have a lot of hobbies outside of the farm. She quilted and made several beautiful quilts. She was known for her talent of making the best bread and pies. But she will be most remembered for her love of taking great pride in her yard. She loved flowers and roses particularly. She would spend hours tending to her yard and mowing. She loved to mow. Dave always said as long as he kept her mower blades sharp, she was happy.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, October 14, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina.
Graveside service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 15, at Roselawn Cemetery, Salina.
Memorials may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association Central and Western Kansas Chapter, in care of Ryan Mortuary.
Ryan Mortuary
Marjorie "Marj" Morrow
October 8, 2026 - September 1, 1935
Marjorie "Marj" Morrow, 91, of Salina, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026, in Overland Park, Kansas. Marj was born in Great Bend, Kansas, to Grace and Fred Dellett on September 1, 1935.
She graduated from Garfield High School and attended Wichita State University. She married her high school sweetheart, Norman Morrow, and together they moved to Manhattan, KS where he was a veterinary medicine student. A move to Salina followed shortly afterwards, and Marj became entrenched in a life full of family, friends, church, and many community and business activities.
Marj was a friend to many and was never one to shy away from a challenge, especially if it involved using her creative talents. She played five instruments, and joined the municipal band.
She had an entrepreneurial spirit. First Marj started a catering business, then joined her beloved friend Lou Ann Dunn as a founding partner of Artful Parties and Events. The two of them became wildly successful with their creative floral designs and had a knack for designing and planning special events. One of their highlights was designing a large banquet for a speech given by First Lady Barbara Bush.
Marj was a member of First Presbyterian Church and enjoyed singing in the choir for many years. She treasured her friends from P.E.O. Sisterhood, tennis, bridge, and community volunteering.
Above all, Marj loved her family. She delighted in supporting her children and grandchildren in all their diverse interests and pursuits. She recently welcomed a great grandson to the family and was thrilled to hold him.
Marj is survived by her children, Renee Morrow (Steve Shinn), Reesa Helzberg (John), Ric Morrow (Lisa), and Richae Morrow; four grandchildren, James (Jill), Elizabeth, Taylor (Will), Talia (Isaac), and great grandson, Tommy; and her brother, Jon Dellett (Pat). She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Morrow; her brother, Fred Dellett (Judy); and parents.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 23, at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, Salina Kansas, from 5 - 7 p.m.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 24, at First Presbyterian Church, Salina, Kansas. Burial following at 2:30 p.m., Garfield Cemetery, Garfield, Kansas.
The family would like to offer special thanks for the care Marj received at SeniorCare Homes and KC Hospice during her final days.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 308 S. 8th St. Salina, Kansas 67401 or Salina Animal Services, 329 N. 2nd Street, Salina, Kansas 67401.
Carlson Funeral Home
