Carolyn K. Nicholas
Carolyn K. Nicholas
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8
Rosary
7:00 p.m.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
645 N. 119th St. W., Wichita, KS 67235
Oct
9
Funeral Mass
10:30 a.m.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
645 N. 119th St. W., Wichita, KS 67235
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Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - West WichitaCarolyn Nicholas Obituary
Rosary will be at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, October 8, 2025; Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am, Thursday, October 9, 2025, both at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church.
Carolyn was born the seventh and last daughter to E. Leo and Burchie Kastens. Born and raised in Wichita, KS, Carolyn graduated high school from Bishop Carroll in 1980 and remained in Wichita throughout her life.
Carolyn married the love of her life, Terry Nicholas, on October 7, 1989. Together, they built a life full of love, joy, and adventure. They raised their daughters in a loving, devoted household full of laughter and cherished memories.
In addition to her children, Carolyn adored her grandchildren. She loved being "Mema," and was a constant, warm, and ornery presence for her many grandkids.
Carolyn also spent nearly 35 years teaching gymnastics to hundreds of students through Acrobatic Academy. As "Mrs. Carolyn," she had the opportunity to touch many lives and have a positive impact on our community.
Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents, E. Leo and Burchie Kastens.
She is survived by her husband, Terry Nicholas; daughters, Sarah "Sadie" (Zachary) Buckingham of Wichita, Kansas, Chloe (Joseph) Schueneman of Colwich, Kansas, Lilyanne (Carson) Roberts of Kechi, Kansas; sisters, Christine (Steve) Patterson of Brandon, Mississippi, Catherine (Ted) Spexarth of Colwich, Kansas, Cynthia (John) Bowman of St. John, Indiana, Colleen Debacker of Tampa, Florida, Cheryl (Mike) Wood of Dallas, Texas, Cary (John) Roth of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A memorial has been established with: Botanica, 701 N. Amidon St., Wichita, KS 67203.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary – West Chapel.
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Oct
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Rosary
7:00 p.m.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
645 N. 119th St. W., Wichita, KS 67235
Oct
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Funeral Mass
10:30 a.m.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
645 N. 119th St. W., Wichita, KS 67235
Services provided by
Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - West Wichita