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Alice Andra Obituary
September 13, 1930 - August 16, 2025
Wichita, Kansas - Alice Georgine (Weltz) Andra, passed away at the age of 94 on August 16, 2025 in Wichita, Kansas. Alice was born on September 13, 1930 in Hays, Kansas to Alois and Odelia Weltz, moving to Goodland, Kansas where she spent her early years as a popular student. Alice was active in every school activity including drama, band and twirling. The flute she played was eventually given as a precious heirloom to her granddaughter Anna, who followed in her footsteps as a college band member and first chair.
Alice attended Kansas State University where she majored in Dietetics. She met her husband Larry at KSU and soon joined him in his first post as an Air Force officer in Guam, Marianas Islands. Her time on the tropical island as a new bride and mother remained one of her favorite memories. Following their return to Kansas, Alice supported her husband during law school and in his eventual private practice in Wichita. She loved to travel and accompanied Larry in his many trips throughout the United States, Mexico, and Europe in a Model A Ford.
Her focus was always on her family and was known as a gracious hostess, accomplished cook, and tireless volunteer. She was a beloved Brownie, Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader whose scouts remember her as great fun. Alice also drove daily to swim practice for her son John and daughter Susan, introduced her daughter Jeanne to art and architecture, and served on the boards of Delta Rho and the legacy organization Attorney's Wives for many years. Eventually she worked with Donna Beard real estate, quickly becoming a top agent and recognized for her accomplishments.
Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Andra; sister, Irene Middleton; brother, Cletus Weltz; and parents, Alois and Odelia Weltz. She is survived by her brother, Robert Weltz; daughter, Jeanne (Andra) Cranford; son, John Andra all of Wichita; daughter, Susan (Andra) Johnson and her husband Chip Johnson of Jacksonville, Florida, and their children, Alan and Charles, Anna Collard and her husband, Sean Collard.
Services will be held at St. Francis of Assisi parish with Rosary on August 20 at 7:00 pm Wednesday, funeral Mass on Thursday, August 21 at 10:00 am, and internment in Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey West Mortuary. Share tributes online at: www.dlwichita.com
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Connie Wolf
September 2, 2025
I´m so very sorry to hear of the loss of our beautiful, and kind Alice! I loved our special times together. I know I´ll see her again one day. My heart aches for all of the family. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers
Amy
August 31, 2025
My sincere condolences to every member of the Andra family. I spent so much of my childhood at the Andra home that Alice was like a second mom. I hope your memories of your sweet mom keep you warm in the days ahead. May the guardian angels surround you and keep you safe.
Mark Dold
August 21, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Andra Family during your time of sorrow and loss.
Paula Patterson
August 20, 2025
I was Alice´s housekeeper for a short time and she treated me as a friend. I truly enjoyed my time with her she was a very classy lady with a generous heart ,a spirit of love, compassion, kindness and servant of Christ. My prayers for all those who were blessed to have known her and loved her that God will comfort and uplift them in their time of need.
Paula Patterson
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Henry and Paulette Mar (Andra)
August 20, 2025
I will always remember your mother as a beautiful, charming, intelligent and happy person. We will remember you all in our prayers. May she rest in peace.
Michael Kroeker
August 19, 2025
I wish my deepest condolences and prayers to Alice´s family members, children, grandchildren, and all of those who shared the lifelong benefit of her love, and friendship. For those who know her well, we all grieve today. We will miss the countless experiences and memories that she has shared through her generosity, tireless dedication to family and friends, and those causes who received her attention and care. Alice is unique, one of a kind. I shall miss her, forever and always, but I know she has earned God´s favor because of her long, extraordinary service to those she loved and shared His gift of goodness with.
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