SALINA — Marjorie ‘Marj’ Morrow, 91, of Salina, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Overland Park, Kan. Marj was born in Great Bend, Kan., to Grace and Fred Dellett on Sept. 1, 1935.
She graduated from Garfield High School and attended Wichita State University. She married her high school sweetheart, Norman Morrow, and together they moved to Manhattan, Kan. where he was a veterinary medicine student. A move to Salina followed shortly afterwards, and Marj became entrenched in a life full of family, friends, church, and many community and business activities.
Marj was a friend to many and was never one to shy away from a challenge, especially if it involved using her creative talents. She played five instruments, and joined the municipal band.
She had an entrepreneurial spirit. First Marj started a catering business, then joined her beloved friend Lou Ann Dunn as a founding partner of Artful Parties and Events. The two of them became wildly successful with their creative floral designs and had a knack for designing and planning special events. One of their highlights was designing a large banquet for a speech given by First Lady Barbara Bush.
Marj was a member of First Presbyterian Church and enjoyed singing in the choir for many years. She treasured her friends from P.E.O. Sisterhood, tennis, bridge, and community volunteering.
Above all, Marj loved her family. She delighted in supporting her children and grandchildren in all their diverse interests and pursuits. She recently welcomed a great grandson to the family and was thrilled to hold him.
Marj is survived by her children, Renee Morrow (Steve Shinn), Reesa Helzberg (John), Ric Morrow (Lisa), and Richae Morrow; four grandchildren, James (Jill), Elizabeth, Taylor (Will), Talia (Isaac), and great grandson, Tommy; and her brother, Jon Dellett (Pat). She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Morrow; her brother, Fred Dellett (Judy); and parents.
Visitation will be held on Friday, Oct. 23, at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, Salina Kan., from 5 - 7 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 24, at First Presbyterian Church, Salina, Kan. Burial following at 2:30 p.m., Garfield Cemetery, Garfield, Kan.
The family would like to offer special thanks for the care Marj received at SeniorCare Homes and KC Hospice during her final days. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 308 S. 8th St. Salina, Ks. 67401 or Salina Animal Services, 329 N. 2nd Street, Salina, Ks. 67401. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.carlsonfh.net or on the funeral home’s Facebook page.
Funeral arrangements provided by
Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home
500 S. Ohio
Salina, KS 67401
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Oct. 13, 2026
