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Deanna Rieschick Obituary
May 4, 2023
Bel Aire, Kansas - Deanna May (Lightle) Rieschick, 81, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, died Thursday, May 4, 2023. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Graveside Service will be at 11:30 am, Friday, May 12, 2023 at Downs Cemetery, Downs, KS. Preceded in death by her parents, Stewart "Pickles" and Viola Marie (Greig) Lightle. Survived by her husband, Alfred Rieschick of Bel Aire; children, Dennis (Gwen) Rieschick of Augusta, Denise Fumagalli of Bel Aire, KS; grandchildren, Brittany (Austin) Farmer of Augusta, KS, Shelby (Blair) Hedges, Ashley (fiancé, Blaine Hedges) Rieschick, both of Wichita, Austin (Savanna) Rieschick of Augusta, great-grandchildren, Langston and Henry Farmer, Theodore and Magnolia Hedges, Otto and Riot Rieschick. A memorial has been established with the Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67219. Share tributes online at: www.dlwichita.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Deanna Rieschick
Greg Harlan
May 12, 2023
So sad to have heard this news. She always treated me like one of her own kids. I know that she'll be missed.
Betty Washington
May 12, 2023
To the family of DEANNA,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. She ordered a cake from Geno´s Bar BQ every year for Denise´s birthday. She was such a joy to be around. Praying God will embrace your family with Strength and Peace!
Love and Blessings,
Betty Washington
Dan Conklin and family
Sent Flowers
May 7, 2023
Deann was always willing to help me with the kndg.
Kids. We had tons of fun.
And, we made memories too. Love n prayers to her beautiful familyDonna Hoefgen
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Mike and Deb Phares
May 7, 2023
What a lovely smile, the anime had! She was always giving and friendly and caring. She welcomed people into her home and enjoyed every minute of the time. We will miss her. Rest in peace Deanna Mae.
Deb (Vohs) Christ
May 7, 2023
Deanna was such a great neighbor! Lots of fun memories of her
Spellman Family
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Gary Cornely
May 6, 2023
All my love to the family. I have so many fond memories of Deanna.
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May
11
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Downing & Lahey East Mortuary
6555 E. Central
May
12
Graveside service
11:30 a.m.
Downs Cemetery
c/o City of Downs, 715 Railroad St.
Funeral services provided by:
Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - East Wichita6555 E. Central, Wichita, KS 67206-1924
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