Dorothy Banman
Dorothy T. Banman, 75, of Goessel, died June 27, 2003, at Goessel.
Born Sept. 19, 1927, in McPherson County, she was the daughter of Theodore and Martha (Schroeder) Dirksen.
On June 10, 1948, she married Marvin J. Banman at Goessel. He preceded her in death. She lived in rural Canton until moving to Goessel in June of 1993.
She was a member of Goessel Mennonite Church, a homemaker, teacher, and secretary-receptionist.
She was preceded in death by her husband and a son.
Survivors include sons, Nelson of Topeka and Keith of rural Canton; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Graveside services were held Tuesday at Goessel Cemetery with a memorial service following at Goessel Mennonite Church. Rev. Kevin Goertzen officiated.
A memorial has been established at Bethesda Home in Goessel.
