Frances Southard's obituary , Passed away on October 2, 2026 in Wichita, Kansas

Frances Southard

October 2, 2026

Wichita, Kansas

Frances Southard's obituary , Passed away on October 2, 2026 in Wichita, Kansas

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Frances Southard Obituary

Frances Southard (Wichita, Kansas) passed away on October 2, 2026. Frances shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Frances Southard to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Leroy; her daughter Carol Smith; her sons-in-law, Jerry Smith, Michael Unrein and Jim Oates; her parents, John Pfeifer and Josephine Pfeifer; her siblings, Albert Pfeifer, Walter Pfeifer, Josephine Wiesner and Alice Eichelberger; and her siblings-in-law, Irene Pfeifer, Helen Pfeifer, Marvin Wiesner and Robert Eichelberger.

She is survived by: her children, Glenda Oates, Jewell Unrein and James Southard of Wichita. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren.

A rosary will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the All Saints Catholic Church (3205 E Grand St, Wichita, KS 67218). A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Downing & Lahey Mortuary



Fri

Oct 16

Rosary

10:00 AM

All Saints Catholic Church
3205 E Grand St, Wichita, KS 67218

Fri

Oct 16

Funeral Mass

10:30 AM

All Saints Catholic Church
3205 E Grand St, Wichita, KS 67218

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