Mechelle Lea Utz

Mechelle Lea Utz

Mechelle Utz Obituary

Visit the Cozine Memorial Group - Broadway Mortuary website to view the full obituary.

Mechelle Lea Utz, 64, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025. She was born on September 23, 1960 in Sulfur, Oklahoma to parents, Jasper Ellis and Joyce Leigh. Mechelle was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Utz; and her parents. She is survived by children, Melissa (Neil) Hague, Adam Utz, and Faith (Matthew) Price; grandchildren, Ana Hague, Katelyn Hague, Lili Bailey, Peydon Bailey, Autumn Bailey, Lincoln Price, Zoey Price, Harper Utz, Sidney Utz, and Korbin Utz. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Services by Cozine Memorial Group - Cozine Life Events Center.

Cozine Memorial Group - Broadway Mortuary

1147 South Broadway, Wichita, KS 67211

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