Susan Mae Urban
August 16, 2025
Resided in: Wichita, Kansas
Susan Mae Urban, 57, loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, dog-mom to Ivan and friend, died Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Susan graduated from Dodge City High School in 1986, attended and graduated from Fort Hays State University in 1990. Later, Susan obtained her master’s degree from Wichita State University. She was a reading specialist and teacher at Derby, Clearwater, Wichita Public and Catholic Schools. She loved flowers, reading and spending time with family.
Susan is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Anthony and Nedra Merlene (Hurd) Dasenbrock. She is survived by her husband, Rusty Urban; son, Adam Urban of Gypsum, CO; brothers, Larry (Lisa) Dasenbrock of Marion, KS, Steve (Kylenn) Dasenbrock of Cimarron, KS, Tim Dasenbrock of Nampa, ID; sisters, Jolene (Jerome) Durler of Dodge City, KS, Theresa Dasenbrock of Garden City, KS, Brenda McFall of Dodge City, KS; numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Rosary at 7:00 pm, both on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary. Graveside Service will be at 11:00 am, Friday, August 22, 2025, at Ridenour Cemetery, Ford County, Kansas.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with: Derby Education Foundation for Cooper Elementary School Supplies, 1550 East Walnut Grove Road, Derby, Kansas 67037.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary – West Chapel.
Services
Visitation: Thursday, August 21, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Downing & Lahey West Mortuary
10515 W. Maple
Wichita, KS 67209
Rosary: Thursday, August 21, 2025 7:00 pm
Downing & Lahey West Mortuary
10515 W. Maple
Wichita, KS 67209
Graveside Service: Friday, August 22, 2025 11:00 am
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Susan Mae Urban 's name.
Derby Education Foundation for Cooper Elementary School Supplies
1550 East Walnut Grove Road
Derby,
KS
67037
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I met her when she became my daughters 1st grade teacher online during COVID. She made these cute “Flat Mrs.Urban” that my kiddo took with her everywhere. She would always tell us about Mr. Urban, show and tell us about Ivan, and fill up the treat bags. We were sad to leave her class. I was delighted to come to Cooper and immediately see her welcoming face once again. She helped me feel at home and always have someone to talk to and confide in.
The anchor chart she made and forgot in my classroom will stay there forever.
Rusty and Adam, I am so sorry for your loss. She lived for her times with you both.
Rusty, my husband and I loved our time with you both at the Christmas party. Having a tv buddy is priceless. You two were awesome together.
Adam your mom was so proud of you. She told me all about your adventures and while worried about you being safe, was so excited to see you live your dreams.
I am so sorry for your loss but am so glad we got to have Susan in our lives. Her memory will live with me forever.