Karen Leigh (Wirth) Bell's obituary , Passed away on April 29, 2024 in Wichita, Kansas

Karen Leigh (Wirth) Bell

July 27, 1946 - April 29, 2024 (77 years old)

Wichita, Kansas

Karen Leigh (Wirth) Bell's obituary , Passed away on April 29, 2024 in Wichita, Kansas

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Downing & Lahey Mortuary

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Karen Leigh (Wirth) Bell

July 27, 1946 - April 29, 2024 (77 years old)

Wichita, Kansas

Karen Leigh (Wirth) Bell Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Karen Leigh (Wirth) Bell (Wichita, Kansas), born in Wellington, Kansas, who passed away on April 29, 2024 at the age of 77. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen Leigh (Wirth) Bell to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Dean Wirth and Faeth Wirth (Williams). She is survived by: her siblings, Donna Wirth and Kent; her sister-in-law Patricia Wirth of Rose Hill; her daughter Jane Fritchley (Paul) of Evansville, IN; her granddaughters, Tate Hobbs (Rayder) of New Palestine, IN and Ryan Fritchley of Evansville, IN; her nephews, David Estes (Deanna) of Douglass, Daniel Estes (Carrie) of Shawnee and Cody Wirth (Ashley) of Andover; and her great-nieces and great-nephews, Katelyn, Bailey, Samantha, Sophia, Ben, Andrew, Brady and Logan.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to The Lord's Diner, 520 N. Broadway St., Wichita, KS 67214; PBS Kansas, P.O. Box 783100, Wichita, KS 67278; or Kansas Humane Society., 3313 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67219.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Downing & Lahey Mortuary



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December 6, 2024

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“What a special person Karen is to me. I just learned today of her passing. She was as my boss, mentor and valued friend. What a glorious woman she is. I found out too late, my heart breaks. I am truly loved her. Rest in peace darlin Karen ~ ❤️”


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