Genelle Powell, 76, retired librarian for All Saints Catholic School, died Monday March 2, 2026. She was born in El Dorado, Kansas on October 22, 1949, and was the second child of Thomas E. and Mary Sharlene Brogan.
Rosary will be at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Thursday, March 12, 2026, at All Saints Catholic Church. Graveside service to follow at Ascension Cemetery, Bel Aire, KS.
Preceded in death by her parents, Thomas E. and Mary Sharlene Brogan.
Survived by her husband, Rick; along with her children, Erin Petersen and Lara Sayler.
A memorial has been established with the All Saints Catholic School Library, 3313 E. Grand St., Wichita, KS 67218.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary – East Chapel.
Services
Rosary: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 7:00 pm
Downing & Lahey East Mortuary
6555 E. Central
Wichita, KS 67206
Funeral Mass: Thursday, March 12, 2026 10:30 am
All Saints Catholic Cemetery
3350 East Crawford Street
Salina, KS 67401
View current weather.
Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Genelle Powell 's name.
All Saints Catholic School Library
3313 E. Grand St.
Wichita,
KS
67218







I did water aerobics at the East Y with Genelle and her sister Patti. I so enjoyed them and their friendship. I also enjoyed their Christmas market that they had with their other sister.
My deepest sympathy to the family