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Helen Peare Obituary
September 7, 2025
Wichita, Kansas - Helen A. Peare, 97, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, died Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Rosary will be at 9:30 am, Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Thursday, September 11, 2025, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Andover, KS.
Preceded in death by her parents, Dan and Elizabeth Kraft; her husband of 50 years, Robert; 6 sisters; 1 brother; sons-in-law, Jim Burgardt, Thomas Bette.
Helen is survived by her son, Dan (Mindi) Peare; daughters, Pam Burgardt, Linda Bette; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren.
Memorial has been established with St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 2701 S. Pattie, Wichita, KS 67216.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel. Share tributes and read the full obituary online at: www.dlwichita.com
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Memorial Events
for Helen Peare
Sep
11
Rosary
9:30 a.m.
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
123 N. Andover Rd., Andover, KS 67002
Sep
11
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
123 N. Andover Rd., Andover, KS 67002
Funeral services provided by:
Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - East Wichita6555 E. Central, Wichita, KS 67206-1924
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Phyllis Fuhr
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I am sorry to hear of your mother´s death. She and Leta and I had so many good visits when we all lived together "down south." I am not able to attend the Rosary or Funeral, but please know that she and you will be in my prayers.
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