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Joan Otto Obituary

Otto, Joan L., 79, was fortified by the last sacraments of the Catholic Church on December 17, 2012. She was a lovely woman who was full of life and touched every person whom she met. She was a retired member of the Pastoral Council, loved shopping and swimming, she was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Catholic Church, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her son Paul Otto. Her survivors include husband John R. Otto; sons Steven (Cam Gentry) Otto, Terrance (Barbara) Otto, Phillip (Sheryl) Otto, Christopher (Kathi Corbett) Otto and John Otto; brother Eugene King; grandchildren Brandis Lazar, Ethan Otto, Kristen Zimmerman, Jennifer Davis, and Jeffrey Otto; and 9 great-grandchildren. Rosary at Resthaven at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Church at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, December 21, 2012. Memorials are to the Center for Hope 400 N. Emporia, Wichita, KS 67202.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Dec. 19 to Dec. 20, 2012.

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Barbara Heitmeier

December 27, 2012

Dear Jack and family - I'm so sorry to hear of Joan's passing. I send my deepest sympathies to Joan's children and grandchildren - you have lost a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers, especially you Jack.

Karen Ebert

December 21, 2012

So very sorry for your loss. Joan was a very special lady with a huge heart. She brightened the mood of all she was in contact with and shared her love of life. I enjoyed my frequent contacts with her through out the years regarding her brother. We shared many laughs. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at your time of loss.

December 21, 2012

So sorry for your loss.I worked with her at Sears.A group of us has met sometimes for a meal since then.She was a great person to know and will be greatly missed. Darlene Jesse

December 21, 2012

Joan was such a special lady and such a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! We will miss her!
All our love,
Jerry, Rebecca, Krystal and Tasha Kill

Anita Coulter

December 21, 2012

Our thoughts & prayers are with the Otto family at this time! So sorry for your loss...

Misty Lazar

December 20, 2012

Grandma Otto, you were one classy lady. I will miss your funny stories and beautiful smile. The world is a dimmer place without you.

December 20, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to John and his family. I have such special memories of Joan and John coming into the dental office and bringing there beloved dachsund. Joan was such a special lady who loved people and animals and always had a smile on her face, She will surely be missed by everyone whose lives she touched.
God Bless....
Dixie Ball

Kim/Ernie Bonham

December 20, 2012

When our children were small Joan and Jack were their "grandparents" at school on Grandparent's Day since our relatives were not in KS. They never missed a birthday or Christmas present to Hanah or Tanner. Our block will never be the same. We will miss you, dear friend.

Lesley Riddell-Koch

December 19, 2012

Thoughts and prayers to Joan's family.

Linda Martin

December 19, 2012

To the Otto family,
Thought and prayers to Joan's family. I knew Joan from working at Sears, She was a hoot to be around and was always a friend to all. Was so sorry to hear of her passing.
This is a hard time for her friends and fanily as you grieve for her. Trust in your faith and let it help you through this.

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