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Thomas "Tom" Kirk

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Thomas "Tom" Kirk obituary, 1964-2025, Wichita, KS

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1964

DIED

2025

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Dec. 10, 2025

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Downing & Lahey West Mortuary

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Thomas Kirk Obituary

Thomas "Tom" J. Kirk, 61, Berry Material Handling Forklift Technician, died Friday, December 5, 2025. He was born in Lincoln on Wednesday, November 11, 1964.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary.

Tom is preceded in death by his father, James L. Kirk. He is survived by his mother, Janice Kirk; wife, Melanie A. Kirk; sons, Gage (Hattie) Foster, Austin Foster; daughter, Zoe Foster; grandchild, Harper Foster; brother, Steve (Wendy) Kirk; nieces, Sydney, Hayden, Avery; nephew, Logan; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with: Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 South Market, Wichita, Kansas 67202.
Published by Lincoln Journal Star on Dec. 6, 2025.

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Downing & Lahey West Mortuary

10515 W. Maple, Wichita, KS 67209

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Kevin Cowan

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Tom was a friend of mine during Jr. High at Irving, and we were in the Kitaki Kids group together. He was a good person. Safe travels to you, Tom.

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