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Kaden Gottschalk Obituary

Gottschalk, Kaden James, 19, of Wichita, died Monday, February 11, 2013. He was born April 11, 1993 in Wichita, the loving son of Kent and Michelle (Steven) Gottschalk. He graduated from Maize High School in 2011 and was attending Butler County Community College. Kaden had a passion for cars and time at the lake with family and friends. He will be remembered for his smile, energy, love of life and devotion to his family. Rosary, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 13, Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. Funeral Service, 10 a.m., Thursday, February 14, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Kaden is survived by parents, Kent and Michelle Gottschalk and brother, Keeton; paternal grandparents, Leroy and Rita Gottschalk of Hays; maternal grandparents, Craig and Linda Steven of Wichita; great-grandparents, Homer and Donna Todd, Edith Gottschalk and Esther Steven. Preceded in death by great-grandparents, Odelia "Tilly" and Nick Hoffman, Joe Steven, Vera Todd and George Gottschalk. Memorial established with St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 861 N. Socora, Wichita, KS 67212. Family tributes via www.dlwichita.com

Published by Wichita Eagle from Feb. 13 to Feb. 14, 2013.
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Still remembering him with a smile on my face :)
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Debi Cox

School

February 6, 2022

I want to communicate how terribly sorry I am having just learned about kaden's passing. I will forever cherish my memories of kaden playing with me in my little office space at USD 489. His laughter filled my heart with so much joy. Please contact me when you can. [email protected]. Sincerely, Elaine

elaine engel

May 30, 2013

Kent & Michelle - please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of Kaden - our thoughts and prayers are with you all......Clete and Rose Ann Dreiling

Rose Ann Dreiling

February 15, 2013

Kent and Michelle,we are so sorry for your loss.....hugs to you and prayers .Greg ,Leigh, Grace and Jane Orler

February 15, 2013

Michelle and Family,
There are no words...only prayers for comfort at this tragic time. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Kristina Johnson-Eck

February 14, 2013

Kent and family,
My words cannot express the sadness I am feeling for you and your precious family. I pray for peace and comfort for you throughout your times of grieving.
Warmly,
Georgia (Smith) Hopwood

Georgia Hopwood

February 14, 2013

Kent, Michelle, Keeton, Leroy, Rita, Edith and extended Gottschalk Family,
We are so sorry to learn of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this tragic time. May God be with you through this difficult time.
Jerry and Vicki Linenberger

February 14, 2013

Michelle & Family,
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful boy. Prayers for comfort and peace to you and your family.

Renee Razook

February 14, 2013

Gonna miss a great friend

Austin Ellington

February 14, 2013

There are no words to tell you how sorry we are for the loss of your son. We are lifting your family up in prayer during this difficult time.

George, Cheryl, Tim & Jacob Dobson

February 14, 2013

Kaden's smile when I entered a classrrom as a substitute was always a welcome sight. I was fortunate to have known him, and am truly saddened by his passing. May God bring comfort and peace to your hearts. Your family will be in my prayers.

Dorothy Lococo

February 14, 2013

Kent & Michelle we are so sorry about your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. Loran & Jolene Zimmerman

February 14, 2013

Kent, Michelle, & Keeton: Our family is grieving for you. Kaden was a sweet little boy and grew into a handsome young man. We can't fathom what you are going through. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Know that we are with you in spirit.

Our deepest sympathies,
Paul, Nicole, Jack, Connor, & Parker

Foutz Family

February 13, 2013

My heart aches for your family! Kaden was such a wonderful young man and I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to be apart of his life!

February 13, 2013

Kent, my deepest sympathies go out to you and your family for your loss. May God bless your family.

Brent Coup

February 13, 2013

Michelle and Family, I'm so very sorry for your loss of your sweet Kaden. Please know that I continue to lift you up in prayer and I ask God to wrap his arms around you all and comfort you during this very sad time and in all the days to come. God Bless.

Sherri Donnelly-Austin

February 13, 2013

Kent, Michelle and Keeton,
Our hearts go out to you and your family for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Hold both friends and family close during this painful time. God Bless.

Darin,Kriste,Aliya,Kaitlyn Dreiling

February 13, 2013

melissa

February 13, 2013

Kent and Michelle,
During you time of sorrow, know that your friends from Hays are behind you, angels are beside you, and God is always with you.

Tim, Sandee, Collin and Tanner Werth

Sandee Werth

February 13, 2013

Dear Kent, Michelle, Keeton & the entire Gottschalk family. The second I heard Kaden's name my heart sank. I prayed it wasn't the one I had so loved in my daycare so many years ago. When I was informed that it was I instantly started to pray. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God's loving and healing arms surround each and everyone of you. You have my deepest sympathy.

Karen Bieker

February 13, 2013

Kent and Family,
You and your family are in my prayers. I'm so very sorry to hear of the loss of your son...gone much to soon...somehow may God give you peace in this tragedy. There are just no answers but I hope you can cling to the Lord and to each other to see you through. My heart is broken for you friend and I will continue to think of you and pray for you in the days ahead.

Alethia Reece

February 13, 2013

Michelle,
I'm thinking and praying for you and your family.

Kelsey (Keckler) Fulghum

February 13, 2013

Michelle,
Since I heard about Kaden and the car accident, my heart has been broken. A feeling of anxiety is with me knowing what you are going through.
I've been remembering all of my experiences with Kaden and how much I really liked him. He was funny, fun loving, super polite and just a really caring young man.(I tried to tease him once by calling him Eddie Haskell, but he didn't know who that was!) I'll remember him with many fond memories. In case you don't remember, Kaden was my student in Ceramics class. He was also my TA one term. I am so sorry. My heart is heavy for you and for all the families such as Robin's, including mine, who have experienced this horrible loss and want to lift you up. It probably seems incomprehensible that there are others that have and are suffering as you are now. I just try to keep in mind that Kaden, my son Kelly and all of our loved ones are ok, its missing them that is what we have to overcome. I hope you can find a bit of comfort knowing that there are many people who care! There IS light at the end of the tunnel. I'll be praying for peace, comfort and love for you and your family.

Debi Cox

February 13, 2013

Craig and family,
Craig, I met you just a short time ago and prayed for you then, and am praying for you now. I had the pleasure of briefly meeting Kaden in a class at butler, we never spoke but I could feel his wonderful energy when he introduced himself. I am so sorry to hear of this tragic loss. May God be by your side during this time.

Vanessa Wilcox

February 13, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about your son, I'll be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Lesa (Savage) Smith

February 13, 2013

Craig & Linda,
We were so sad to hear about Kaden. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Michelle, Kent, Keeton, and the rest of the family. Nothing we can say will ease your pain but we hope memories of happy times with Kaden will bring you some comfort. We will continue to hold you closely in our hearts and pray for your strength and peace in the days ahead.

Stacey, Dale, Kelsey, & Lia Faber

February 13, 2013

My thoughts and prayers to all the family. Such sadness..

lori (Savage) Dyck

February 13, 2013

You were an amazing person. Everyone loved you. Your time came to soon. I know that you are watching over us. We all love you. Rest In Peace.

Zach Wilkerson

February 13, 2013

Michelle & family,
Thinking of you - You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Theresa Herman

February 13, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all your family and friends that are suffering during this difficult time. Trust in God that he will bring peace and comfort when it is needed most.
Scott & Renee Bockover,
Brooklyn, Whitney, Brady, Taylor and Drew

February 13, 2013

I understand where your hearts are at this time. When my twin brother, Fr. Leo died, my life was shattered. Life is different but God's love thru the Shepherd Jesus is always there to comfort. I will offer Mass for all of you on Thursday that the Heart of Jesus will touch your hearts with his presence. Love you. Fr. Leon Kerschen

Fr. Leon Kerschen

February 13, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss, we can only imagine your pain. Our sincerest sympathies to your family. We are holding you in our prayers.

Ron & Theresa Rentschler

February 13, 2013

We are sorry to hear about Kaden. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Nicki Zeeman

February 13, 2013

Thinking of you, Kent, Michelle, and family. Much love and peace to all of you!

Coleen Ellis

February 13, 2013

The loss of someone special brings pain and hurt severe,words alone cannot express the meaning of a tear. A broken heart, a wounded soul may never truly heal; only time can ease the pain the anguish that you feel. Thinking on the good times which all of you did share, is like a ray of sunshine which overcomes despair. Faith and hope with love combined can bring comfort too; giving thanks for everything can turn your skies to blue. Yesterday has come and gone and nothing past can change; so look into the future your pain for joy exchange.
Nancy Beal
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Gottschalk family Kent, Michelle, and Keeton. May God bless you and keep you. Nancy, Derek, and Jasper Beal

Nancy Beal

February 13, 2013

Praying for your family! May you feel God's peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Erik, Julie, Dillon, Drew and Cali Carter

February 13, 2013

Kaden you were my bestfriend and my brother. Idk what im going to do without you, but I will live my life to the fulleat just like you did. I love you brother. Rest In Peace.
Love, Michael John McQuilliams

Mike McQuilliams

February 13, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Gottschalk family. My daughter went to school with Kaden and my son was in Mrs. Gottschalk's class.

February 13, 2013

To the entire community of family and friends who knew and loved Kaden---We are united in prayer with each of you for Kaden's eternal rest and comfort in God's loving arms! Michelle, Kent and Keeton---We are deeply sorry for your loss.

Sarah & Gary, Caroline, Mary Kate, Clay and Julianna Cundiff

February 13, 2013

THinking of your family, may all the beautiful memories guide you through your journey ahead. Know that there are many people praying for you...

Kari Naegele-Wilson

February 13, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. Praying for God to warm his arms around them during this difficult time.

Jenn Wondra

February 13, 2013

I never had the pleasure to meet Kaden, but I went to school with his father Kent. My heart goes out to the Gottschalk family.

John Bird

February 13, 2013

He was a super nice and polite young man every time we saw him and he enjoyed the family get togethers. So sorry and we are praying for God to help the family through this terrible loss.

Buck & Connie

February 13, 2013

I can't believe something like this would happen to Kaden. But I've learned god has a plan for everyone, and we all know Kaden will always be there with a happy spirit hanging out with all of us. And one day, we will be reunited. He Will Never Be Forgotten. Love and Miss you.

Ciara Wickham

February 13, 2013

Dear Gottschalk Family - to lose a child is one f the most devastating things a parent must go through. I personally know this losing my oldest son Kyle and his and our, beloved Kylie two years ago. People say with time you will heal - I do not believe it is something you can ever heal from. Life does go on, as will you but each day will be a struggle. Lean on those around you for strength, let your friends do what they will for you. As the days go by you will remember Kaden with every beautiful sun rise, every beautiful sunset, when you see a butterfly gracefully fluttering with no cares, every song that reminds you of him, there will be many such reminders of his wonderful life. These are some of the moments you will know he is ok, thinking of you and sending you his love. From one mom to another, my thoughts and prayers are with you,

Robin Thornburg

February 13, 2013

My husband,Bill and I, were sorry to hear about Kaden's passing. Kaden was a good friend to our grandson, Brian Ambrose. Please accept our sincere sympathies to Kaden's entire family. God bless and keep you.

Barbara O'Connor

February 13, 2013

My heartfelt sympathy for your family. May God's love surround during this difficult time.

Linda Barnes

February 13, 2013

Michelle, Kent and Keeton-

I am so sorry to hear about Kaden. I remember the many hours of jumping on the trampaline with Kaden, Keeton and the Ellis boys. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you during this time of loss.

Randy McNett

February 13, 2013

Kent and Family -

We were so sorry to hear of your loss, may God bless you and your family through this difficult time.
Mark Leiker, Hays & Carla Arias, Wichita.

February 13, 2013

Kent and Michelle, we are so sorry to hear about Kaden.

Tom & Melinda Fross

February 13, 2013

Sandy Williams

February 12, 2013

praying for you & your family kent

mike kerns

February 12, 2013

I had the privilege of knowing and spending some time with this delightful young man. He had a kind, gentle and loving soul. I hope the family can find some comfort in knowing he was truly loved by many. Every time I saw him he was smiling and always in good spirits. He was a very like-able young man and an easy person to love. I saw him just last Tuesday and as always I gave him a big hug and I'm so glad I did! My heart is heavy with pain from the loss of this truly beautiful soul. May god bless his friends and family. Gone but never forgotten!!!!

debbie fanning

February 12, 2013

We will always love & remember Kaden. He was a very genuine and kind hearted person. Everyone that knew him loved him. He was always fun and smiling. He was a great friend.

February 12, 2013

Kent and family-
We are so sorry to hear about your loss.Our prayers are with you during this time.
Chris,Tina,CJ and Cody Schicke

February 12, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Jeff Jarrett

February 12, 2013

Kent and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all.
Dawn McKnight

Dawn McKnight

February 12, 2013

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