Alvin D. Stark

Alvin's D. Stark, 52 passed away on March 20, 2025, after a long battle following a train/car accident. Alvin was born in Wichita, Kansas on January 2, 1973, to Cecil and Judith Stark of Maize, Kansas. He was the baby brother to three older sisters who adored him immediately. Alvin was very goofy and loved being the prankster of the family. He was in a band in high school, played the guitar and was a great singer (like his dad). He loved music, art, and drama. He collected trolls and Simpson items. Alvin loved to hunt, fish, camp, climb trees, draw, sing, swim, laugh and be carefree. Alvin attended Maize school's where he graduated in 1992. On August 25th, 1992, when he was 19 years old, he was driving home from work around 9 pm when his car was hit by a train on Tyler Road, near Maize. His whole left side was shattered, and he suffered severe brain damage. Alvin went home after 8 months in a coma, hospital and rehab. He lived with his parents who took care of him 24/7 with the help of family members. Alvin struggled with many things after the accident, with seizures being the worst. He was deeply loved and his parents took great care of him. Alvin didn't get married or have any children of his own, but he loved watching his nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews grow over the last 32 years. Alvin is preceded in death by his father, Cecil D. Stark. He is survived by his mother, Judith A Stark of Maize, KS; sisters, Roseanne Lahman of Pretty Prairie, Cindy Dailey of Wichita and Eva Millikan of Goddard; numerous, nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Viewing will be 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Friday, March 28, 2025, at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary. Graveside service will be 11:00 am, Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Maize Park Cemetery, Maize, Kansas.