Marilyn (Murdick) Sorenson July 6, 1947 ~ May 24, 2024

Marilyn Sorenson, 76, was born Marilyn Murdick on July 6, 1947 in Ottawa County, KS.

She married Jerry Sorenson in 1989 and he survives of the home.&nbsp; Other survivors include her three children, David Spain, Shellie Spain, and Jason Thayer; stepchildren, Jerry Lee Sorenson, Jeana Breen, Jody Gawith; seven grandchildren and numerous bonus grandchildren and friends.

Marilyn was a woman with a quick wit, strong opinions and a wicked sense of humor.&nbsp; She never met a store she didn’t like, she loved to experiment with recipes and share her creations with others, she had an affinity for all things purple and loved to garden.&nbsp; She will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Visitation will be the hour before the funeral from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. with the funeral service beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 all at Ryan Mortuary.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.

Memorials to the Lions Clubs International in care of Ryan Mortuary.

READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/e610d550-e4ed-4529-aca1-9c146bd1bd24">UPDATED: Heavy rain in north-central and northeast Kansas early this morning</a>

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 </figure>Marilyn (Murdick) Sorenson July 6, 1947 ~ May 24, 2024Marilyn Sorenson, 76, was born Marilyn Murdick on July 6, 1947 in Ottawa County, KS.She married Jerry Sorenson in 1989 and he survives of the home.&nbsp; Other survivors include her three children, David Spain, Shellie Spain, and Jason Thayer; stepchildren, Jerry Lee Sorenson, Jeana Breen, Jody Gawith; seven grandchildren and numerous bonus grandchildren and friends.Marilyn was a woman with a quick wit, strong opinions and a wicked sense of humor.&nbsp; She never met a store she didn’t like, she loved to experiment with recipes and share her creations with others, she had an affinity for all things purple and loved to garden.&nbsp; She will be greatly missed by family and friends.Visitation will be the hour before the funeral from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. with the funeral service beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 all at Ryan Mortuary.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.Memorials to the Lions Clubs International in care of Ryan Mortuary.READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/e610d550-e4ed-4529-aca1-9c146bd1bd24">UPDATED: Heavy rain in north-central and northeast Kansas early this morning</a>