Aaron S. Burwell

Aaron S. Burwell obituary

Aaron S. Burwell

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217 W. Ohio, Kanopolis, KS 67454

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Aaron Burwell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Parsons Funeral Home - Ellsworth on Dec. 5, 2025.
KANOPOLIS

Aaron S. Burwell, 57, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025 in Wichita, KS. He was born December 2, 1968 in Salina, KS to John and Patricia (Pruner) Burwell. Aaron was a longtime resident of Kanopolis, KS where he worked many jobs including Independent Salt Co., Hi-Plains Sand, and most recently for the city of Kanopolis.

Aaron is survived by his daughter Jessica Stroede (Nathan Warner) of Great Bend, KS and her children Aryanna and Norah; daughter Sara McCurry (Nolan) of Hoisington, KS; son Sam Burwell of Great Bend; mother Patricia McElroy of Portland, OR; siblings, John "Jack" Burwell (Tracy) of Missoula, MT, Wendy Stroede (Marc) of Kanopolis, Heidi Beal (John) of Florence, KS, and Luke Burwell of Portland, OR; as well as many nephews, nieces, and cousins.

A celebration of Aaron's life will take place at 6:00 p.m., Monday, December 8, 2025 at the Kanopolis Community Center (former American Legion).

In lieu of plants and flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Jessica Stroede to help with expenses, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

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Upcoming Events

Dec

8

Celebration of Life

6:00 p.m.

Kanopolis Community Center

217 W. Ohio, Kanopolis, KS 67454

Send Flowers

Only 11 hours left for delivery to next service.