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Martha Donohue
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Sep. 11, 2025
6:00 p.m.
St. Jude Catholic Church
Martha Donohue Obituary
September 6, 2025
Valley Center, Kansas - Martha Donohue, 81, retired elementary school teacher, died Saturday, September 6, 2025. Martha was a teacher for over 40 years spending the majority of her time in the Maize School District. She had a second career at the Valley Center Public Library and worked there until her passing. Martha was very involved in her church and her faith. Her favorite career was being a grandma. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Loretta Strode; and husband, James Donohue. Martha is survived by her son, Kevin (Nicole) Donohue; daughter, Marcia (Tim) Seltmann; grandchildren, Kaylee, Bailey (Kobe), Nolan, Caleb, Nathan, Evan, Khloe, Nick; and sister, Norma (John) Cregan. Rosary will be at 6:00 pm, Thursday, September 11, 2025, Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 am, Friday, September 12, 2025, both at St. Jude Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with: Friends of the Valley Center Library, c/o Valley Center Public Library, 314 E. Clay, Valley Center, KS 67147, and St. Jude Catholic Church, 3030 N. Amidon, Wichita, KS 67204. Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - West Chapel. Share tributes online at: www.dlwichita.com
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Memorial Events
for Martha Donohue
Sep
11
Rosary
6:00 p.m.
St. Jude Catholic Church
3030 N. Amidon, Wichita, KS 67204
Sep
12
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
St. Jude Catholic Church
3030 N. Amidon, Wichita, KS 67204
Funeral services provided by:
Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - West Wichita10515 W. Maple, Wichita, KS 67209
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Ruth Ann Timmermeyer
Earlier today
So very sorry for your loss of Martha! I always admired her for her accomplishments! She was such a strong lady and will be so missed especially at St. Jude! My heart goes out to all of you! Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers!
Linda Steed Paugh
Yesterday
So sorry to hear of Martha´s passing. We went to Mulvane high school and were friends. She was a really sweet person. Linda Steed Paugh
Nancy Uhrich
Yesterday
With our sincere condolences to the family of a wonderful, faith filled woman.
May she RIP
Richard and Nancy Uhrich.
Lisa Maxwell
Yesterday
So sorry I will not be able to attend Martha´s services. She was a wonderful and creative person and I enjoyed all of the times I was able to spend time with her! Prayers of peace to all of her family! Eternal Rest Grant unto her oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her!
B J Welld
September 9, 2025
I´m sending prayers to Martha´s family. Martha was an excellent teacher and cared about all of her students. She certainly is in heaven now.
Jan Watson
September 9, 2025
Martha really cared about the kids she taught and had high expectations. RIP dear friend.
DeeDee
September 9, 2025
I had Mrs. Donahue as my 5th grade teacher and my daughter was also lucky enough to have her as well. She was one of my very favorites. My most memorable memory of her was making me go to the bathroom to wash off my make up. Lol. I was a little upset over it, but she explained to me that she thought fifth grade was too young to be wearing make up and I was pretty just the way I was. I´ve always looked back remembering that day and realizing how right she was. It just makes me laugh now.
Sarah Esquerra
September 9, 2025
I had the absolute pleasure and honor to work with Martha at Valley Center Public Library for a very short time from 2023-2024. She helped show me the ropes of the library! Martha was always at the other end of the children's big book with me during storytime. Some of my favorite conversations with Martha happened in between the stacks of books as we worked together to put them away. She was my table buddy at the library as we shared a side of the table while eating lunch. Although my time knowing her was short, she made a great impression on me and my family. Thank you, Martha! You will always be in my heart.
Roger and Donna Basinger
September 9, 2025
We are so sorry to hear of Martha´s death. When we went to the library, she was always so kind, helpful, and genuinely interested in our grandson. We will miss seeing her. Prayers for all of you.
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