Obituaries - November 16, 2024

Helen "Marie" Pritchard

Helen "Marie" Pritchard, 64, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 13th, at Salina Regional Health Center, in Salina, Kansas.

Marie was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on December 30, 1959, to Helen G (Schartz) and James C Wandel.

She graduated from Buhler High School and later married David Pritchard on June 11, 1977 in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Marie continuously brought joy into everyone’s life and had a heart of gold. She loved her grandkids and great grandkids and was tremendously proud of each and every one of them.

Survivors include her husband, David Pritchard; and two daughters, Valeen Gariepy (Kyle), and Janelle Marie Schartz.

She is also survived by her grandchild, Ciera Gariepy; and four great grandchildren, Oakley Gariepy, Daxe Rogers, Riverlynn Gariepy, and Raelynn Hicks.

Marie is preceded in death by her grandchild, Kaden Gariepy, and parents.

Cremation has been chosen and a celebration of life will be held from 1:00 - 3:00pm, Friday, November 15, at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home.

The family requests donations to the American Diabetes Association.