Melvin E. Thurston Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Melvin E. Thurston (Wichita, Kansas), who passed away on December 7, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melvin E. Thurston to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Marvin Thurston and Chris Thurston; his brother Merle Thurston; his son Michael Patrick Thurston; his grandson Adam Goseland; his former wife Judy Otti; and the mother of his children Judy Otti.
He is survived by: his wife Mary "Pat" Patricia Thurston; his daughter Anne Duncan (John); his granddaughter Elaine Baker (Zach); his great grandchildren, Jacob and Ben Baker; his grandson Eric Duncan (Olive); his stepgreat-granddaughter Amelia Davis; his daughter Lori Goseland; his grandson Mike Goseland (Stefanie); his great grandchild Olivia Goseland; his grandson Jessie Goseland (Jamie); his great grandchildren, Ethan and Dylan Goseland; and his brother Larry Thurston (Nancy).
A rosary will be held on Saturday, December 27th 2025 at 9:30 AM at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (307 E Central Ave, Wichita, KS 67202). A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, December 27th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Melvin E. Thurston 's name.