DODGE CITY- Dorothy Elaine Gabel, 85, died Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Presbyterian Manor of the Plains, Dodge City.

She was born March 5, 1938 in Dodge City, daughter of Andrew and Arlie (Sorem) Stramel.  She graduated from St. Mary's High School and attended Dodge City Community College and was a cheerleader for one year.  On June 17, 1957 she married Marvin Gabel in Dodge City.  Together they owned and operated the Fowler Food Market until her retirement in 1990.  Dorothy enjoyed sewing, crocheting, spending time at the casino on the slot machines, and had a great fondness of Patrick Mahomes from the Kansas City Chiefs.

Survivors include: 3 sons, Larry Gabel, Overland Park, Kansas, Ronnie Gabel, Hutchinson, Kansas, Tim Gabel, Midland, Texas; 2 daughters, Sherry Slattery and husband Kip, Topeka, Kansas, Donna Stevens and husband Scott, Dodge City, Kansas; 4 brothers, Kenny Stramel and wife Marci, Highland Ranch, Colorado, Clyde Stramel, Dodge City, Kansas, Andy Stramel and wife Marilou, Dover, Florida, Claire Stramel and wife Sharon, Omaha, Nebraska; 17 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Marvin on November 11, 2004, brother, Melvin Stramel, sister, Florence Hines and daughter in law, Carmen Gabel.

Vigil Service followed by Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 7:00pm Friday, July 14, 2023 both at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.  Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the Cathedral of our Lady of Guadalupe, Dodge City, with Fr. Mathew Kumi presiding.  Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Dodge City.  There will be no public viewing as cremation has taken place.  Book signing will be Friday, July 14, 2023 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.

The family suggests memorials to Compass Behavioral Health or to the Susan G. Komen: For the Cure both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.