Mary Kathleen Klufa Obituary
Mary Kathleen Klufa, born on December 10, 1945, passed away on September 18, 2026. Mary leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur Whittle and Isabel Whittle; her husband Kenneth Klufa; and her brother Robert Whittle. She is survived by: her children, Derek Klufa (Sonni) and Nicki Albert (Bob); her grandchildren, Payden Manuel, Kale Klufa (Aubrey), Mia Albert, Micah Albert, Lizzie Albert, Ella Klufa, Cambria, Milo and Atlas Manuel; and her sisters, Kathy Shanelec (Steve) and Cindy Adams.
Visitation was held on Thursday, September 24th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Downing & Lahey West Mortuary (10515 W Maple St, Wichita, KS 67209). A funeral service was held on Friday, September 25th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Refuge Church (10850 W 21st St N, Wichita, KS 67205).
In remembrance of Mary's remarkable life, memorial contributions can be made to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 South Market, Wichita, KS 67202 or Refuge Church, 10850 W. 21st St. N Wichita, KS 67205 supporting entities that meant a lot to her. The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Mary Kathleen Klufa 's name.
