Ellen Dewey

Ellen E. (Kogl) Dewey, 84, of McDonald, died Monday, April 29, 2019. She was born the middle child to William and Helen (Barenburg) Kogl on September 20, 1934 in Herndon, Kansas. She attended grade school through the 3rd Grade in Herndon before their family moved to the Southwest part of Rawlins County. She then attended Mirage Township Country School and Atwood High School. She helped her family on the farm and was active in 4H. After High School, she moved to Atwood where she worked for Doc and Doris Warta.

She met the love of her life Otis P. Dewey in 1952 and they were married on February 28, 1962. She always said it was the coldest day of the year on this day. She settled down to be a wonderful Homemaker, most days she was the Ranch Wife, Parts Runner, Book Keeper and biggest supporter of her family and friends. She loved every moment of spending time with her Grand Children, no matter if it were their special Saturday mornings or being their biggest fans at all their activities. She also cherished the time she spent with her many nieces and nephews throughout the years.

Ellen enjoyed raising large vegetable gardens and just loved working outside. She was an incredible cook and there was always room at their table for anyone. She said she would just add a little water to the gravy. She also made some of the best pies around. Ellen was an active member of the Sacred Heart Christian Mothers Alter Society and worked the Mirage Township Elections for many years.

Preceding in her death were her parents; her husband, Otis P. Dewey; sister Agnita Kogl; brothers, Ronald and Wilbert Kogl; brothers-in-law, Harry Craig and Chauncey Dewey JR and sister-in-law Betty Kogl.

Those left to mourn and to celebrate her life are her son Tom and wife Kelly; daughter Linda Hahn and husband JR; grandchildren, Tayten and Tru Dewey; brother Edmund Kogl (Elaine); sister Laura Craig; sisters-in-law Deanna Dewey and Ella Kogl; many nieces and nephews; her special “daughter” Bobi Robles; her lifelong friend Delphine Dozbaba and many family and friends.

Visitation is 4-7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 3, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Atwood. In Lieu of Flowers memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, for the Kitchen Remodel or the McDonald American Legion in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com