Irene Louise Nitzsche Obituary
Irene Louise Nitzsche (Wichita, Kansas) passed away on June 4, 2026. Irene, born on June 5, 1930, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Irene will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Irene will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Irene’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl Schmidt and Sara Schmidt (Unruh); her husband Willard; and her daughter Judith Schaaf. She is survived by: her children, Larry (Julie) of Idaho Falls, ID, Bonnie Ruzich (Greg Piron) of Kansas City and Lori Nitzsche (Sam Snyder) of Phoenix; her son-in-law Peter Schaaf of New York; and her nieces and nephews, Halloran and Hesston. She is also survived by six grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren.
