Sarah J. Stika

MARION – Sarah J. Stika, age 84, passed away February 21, 2016, at St. Luke Living Center of Marion.  She was born June 2, 1931, at Marion, the daughter of Martin and Emma (Stroda) Fortmeyer.  She grew up the Youngtown community east of Marion.  She was a graduate of Marion High School.  On October 17, 1950, she was united in marriage to Louis Stika.  They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this past October.  They made their home on a farm east of Marion.  She attended St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Marion, where she was active in the Altar Society, was in charge of funeral dinners, and taught catechism for over 12 years.  She was also a member of the Marion VFW Ladies Auxiliary.  Sarah enjoyed sewing and crocheting.  She made clothing for Rita and Janet throughout their school years.  She played the accordion and the piano.  For many years she played for dances at the Odd Fellows Hall in Marion.  She is survived by her husband, Louis; her daughters:  Rita Tomlinson, and Janet Marler and husband Doug, all of Marion;  her grandchildren:  Gary Tomlinson; Kevin Marler and wife Amanda; and Karen Dornbush; her great-grandchildren:  Tori Miller and husband Coty, Jackson Bryant, Jimi Dornbush, Katie Marler, Emily Dornbush, Trinity Marler, and Caleb Tomlinson; and a great-great-granddaughter, Briley Miller.  She was preceded in death by her parents, a son-in-law Jeff Tomlinson, and great-grandchildren:  Lily, Corey, and Mattie Marler.  All services will be held at Holy Family Parish, St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Marion, with the Rosary being held at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday; and the Memorial Mass to be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 25, 2016.  A Memorial Fund has been established for the Marion City Library, in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, 205 Elm, Marion, KS, 66861.  Online Condolences may be left at:  www.zeinerfuneralhomes.com.