OVERLAND PARK — Mardonna S. “Mardy” Hedges, 67, of Overland Park, KS, formerly of Salina, KS, died peacefully March 9, 2008. Mardy grew up in Wichita, KS, daughter of Homer “Don” and Margaret Duncan. She graduated from Wichita East HS and attended Wichita University
and Baker University, graduating with a degree in education. She later received an MA in gifted/special education
from Pittsburg State University. She was a caring and talented educator, who enriched the lives of countless
students throughout her teaching career. She was honored in 2002 by Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers. Mardy married her college sweetheart, Tom Hedges, in 1963, and they lived their married
lives in Rossville, Ellinwood,
Kingman, Pittsburg, Salina and Overland Park, KS. Mardy was a creative spirit who shared her talents of music, art, poetry and drama with everyone she knew, particularly
those in her church community. Mardy was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband, Tom, of the home; daughters, Laura Gay, Prairie Village, KS, Beth Altergott and husband Doug, Wichita, KS; grandchildren, Sam Gay, Ethan and Carley Altergott, Anu Santala and husband Reima, Helsinki, Finland; and brother, Dave Duncan and wife Casey of Wichita, KS. The memories of her kind spirit and gentle heart surround
those she leaves behind, including an extended family of in-laws, nieces, nephews and dear friends. A celebration
of Mardy’s life will be held Saturday, March 29, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, Salina, KS. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions
to Trinity United Methodist
Church, 901 E. Neal, Salina, KS 67401; Grace United Methodist Church, 11485 S. Ridgeview Road, Olathe, KS 66061; or the American Cancer Society, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., #3201, Kansas City, MO 64105. Arrangements by Ryan Mortuary, Salina, Kansas.
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