Marilyn Kay (Gorges) Dugan
July 25, 1937 ~ October 10, 2022
Marilyn Kay (Gorges) Dugan was born in her family home in Clonmel, Kansas on July 25, 1937 to Mathias and Catherine (Simon) Gorges. She was the sixth of eight children. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers and sisters Donald Gorges, Maurice Gorges, William Gorges, Delmar Gorges, Jean Pauly, Janice Seelke and her great-granddaughter Addison Dugan.
Marilyn died on Monday, October 10, 2022, at Dove Estates in Goddard, KS. She is survived by her husband, John of 66 years, her younger sister, Kathleen Klein of Garden Plain, her children, Mark (Shirley) Dugan of Goddard, Chris (Buffy) Dugan of Wichita, Carol (Stacy) Holovach of Overland Park, Glenn (Kelly) Dugan of Goddard, John (Cathy) Dugan of Clearwater, Dianne (Dan) Kilby of Wichita, Dwayne (Lucinda) Dugan of Wichita, Elaine Dugan (Shelli Bean) of Lawrence, Jill (Michael) Steiner of Wichita, Jolene (Ken) Peterson of Safety Harbor, Florida.
In addition, she has 32 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. She was incredibly devoted to her family and was always involved in her parish life over the years and made many friends along the way. Though we will miss her greatly, we are honored to have known and loved her.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Church of the Holy Spirit at 18218 US-54, Goddard, KS 67052 or Phoenix Home Care & Hospice, 3450 N. Rock Road, Bldg 200, Suite 213, Wichita, KS 67226 or Goodwill Industries, 3351 N. Webb Road, Wichita, KS 67226.
Rosary is 7:00 pm, Sunday, October 16, 2022, with Funeral Mass at 10:00 am, Monday, October 17, 2022, both at Church of the Holy Spirit, Goddard. Graveside service is 3:00 pm, Monday, October 17, 2022 at Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum. Services in care of Downing & Lahey West Mortuary.
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Deepest condolences to the Dugan family. Marilyn was a warm and loving mother and a pleasure to be a friend. We shared a love for butterflies but she surely had way more beautiful ones than I. RIP my friend fly high with the butterflies.
Condolences to all the Dugan family. I never met Mrs. Dugan but have known the family for over 20 years and can say I am honored to know her husband, three of her sons and one of her grandsons and they are the most hard working and honest family I have ever met, which I am sure she had a lot to do with. Hail Mary Full of Grace.
Mitch Evans
Marilyn always shared a kind word, asked how our family was doing and displayed a delightful sense of humor. Our deepest sympathies to the Dugan family during this difficult time. God bless you all.
John and Monica Anderton
I’m so thankful for John and Marilyn’s strong faith and the parish they started. I remember being invited to sit down for coffee and donuts at their table when Masses were still being held at the high school. I will be forever grateful for their steadfast dedication to Holy Spirit where Kent and I were married and have raised our children in the sacraments and the faith. Thank you family and Nicole for sharing their story.