Dorothy Mae Odle, 93, of Wichita, Kansas passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023 after a long illness at Homestead Health Center in Wichita. Dorothy was born in Kansas City, Missouri on December 16, 1929 to Clyde and Madeline (Smith) Crawford.
She is survived by her husband of 75 years, Richard, daughter Nita (John) Ward, son Calvin Odle, grandson Nathaniel (Mari) Odle, granddaughter Whitney (Jon) Leipzig and 5 great grandchildren. Also sisters Joan Thrash, Denise Matz, Debbie (Joe) Bowman, brother Ron (Sherry) Holwick, sister-in-law Pat Barnes, brother-in-law Elden (Eleanor) Odle, plus lots of nieces and nephews, other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her son Wesley Odle, mother Madeline Holwick and father Clyde Crawford.
A Graveside Service will be held at the Fairview Cemetery in Phillipsburg, Kansas where she will be interred.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Dorothy's name to the Alzheimer's Research.
Cards may be mailed to Richard Odle at 1615 W. May Street Apt 3, Wichita, Kansas 67213.
Baker Funeral Home Valley Center has charge. Condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerfhvc.com.