Lynn Jo Grabner, 69, of Salina passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Lynn was born in Salina, Kansas on December 25, 1952, the daughter of the late Jay and Joan (Siler) Rexroad.

Lynn completed her Bachelor’s degree in Education at Kansas State University, where she was also a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

After college, Lynn returned to Salina to begin her teaching career which lasted over 35 years. She began teaching at Hawthorne Elementary, though she spent most of her career at Heusner Elementary until she fully retired in 2014. She loved teaching, and she cherished the many friends she made along the way.

Lynn married Rodney Grabner in Salina on April 19, 1980. They were happily married for 31 years until Rodney preceded her in death in 2011. Lynn is survived by her two children, son, Matthew (Ashley) Grabner of Austin, Texas; daughter, Emily (Dylan) Johnson of Salt Lake City, Utah; her two grandchildren, Owen Johnson and Keeley Grabner; other extended family; and lifelong friends.

Lynn loved being a mom and raising her family on Applewood Lane. As their children grew up, Lynn and Rodney typically spent weekends year-round attending Matt and Emily’s various sporting events – times the family remembered fondly. Whether in sports or life, Lynn was always her kids’ biggest fan.

Lynn was a talented quilter and sewer, a passion she continued throughout her life. She enjoyed spending time with friends, especially at the lake or one of their favorite local hangouts. Lynn also enjoyed visiting her children in their respective cities, and she especially loved the arrival of her grandchildren, Owen in 2019 and Keeley in 2022. She was a life-long member of Christ Cathedral and spent many years serving on the Altar Guild.

Lynn was a wonderful mother and grandmother; she touched the lives of many and will be missed dearly.

Visitation will be on Friday, October 14 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Christ Cathedral in Salina.

Internment will take place at Gypsum Hill Cemetery following the funeral.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation.