Brenda Schawe
November 18, 1960 ~ September 6, 2026
Born in: Wichita, Kansas
Resided in: Wichita, Kansas
Brenda Sue (Green) Schawe, 65, died on September 6, 2026.
Brenda was born on November 18, 1960 in Wichita, Kansas. Her parents, Jack and Virginia (Abbott) Green, raised Brenda and her sister, Rhonda, in Wichita for the majority of their childhoods.
After graduating from Wichita West High School in 1978 and Kansas State University in 1981 with a bachelor’s degree in Fashion Marketing and a minor in Economics, she moved back to Wichita and married her high school sweetheart, Galen, on October 24, 1981.
Brenda spent the majority of her professional career at Shepler’s, retiring in 2013 as the VP of Catalog and Internet Sales.
Brenda loved supporting her daughter, Taylor, all over the country watching her play softball, as well as traveling the world with her husband and friends. She was also an expert in home décor and sewing, especially quilting. She was a huge fan of all K-State sports and enjoyed being able to give back as an alumna of the University.
Brenda fought a long and hard battle against multiple cancers for more than a decade, fighting hard against even the steepest of odds until the very end.
Brenda is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Virginia Green. She is survived by her husband, Galen Schawe; daughter, Taylor (Jared) Stremel; granddaughters, Virginia Hope and Alexandra Lyn; and sister, Rhonda (Drew) Napier.
The Vigil Rosary will be at 6:30 pm, Monday, September 14, 2026, at Downing & Lahey West mortuary, 10515 W. Maple, Wichita, KS 67209. Funeral will be at 10:00 am, Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 645 N. 119th St. W., Wichita, KS 67235.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with: American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.
Services
Rosary: Monday, September 14, 2026 6:30 pm
Downing & Lahey West Mortuary
10515 W. Maple
Wichita, KS 67209
Funeral: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 10:00 am
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
645 N. 119th St. W.
Wichita, KS 67235
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Brenda Schawe 's name.
American Cancer Society
P.O. Box 6704
Hagerstown,
MD
21741
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Galen and Taylor Prayers for comfort and peace at this time. Her and Mike will be watching the K-State game together this week. RIP Brenda! 💜Danielle, Nicole and Donald Romme
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Brenda was an incredible lady. She will be missed greatly.
Sam and Merri Copeland
So very sorry for the loss of Brenda.
Kurt Clausing
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Joe McGuire
Love and prayers to family and wonderful neighbors to my in-laws, Doug and Sharon Roland.
God Bless Brenda🙏
Brenda was my next door neighbor and a wonderful friend for 34 years. Brenda was the strongest woman I ever knew and always had a great attitude. She was very talented and I admired her talents. I will miss her so much.
Love and Prayers from Sharon Roland
God Bless Galen, Taylor and Family 🙏
Carol Klenklen-McCarter
Galen our prayers are with you. We know she was courageous and a Kstate warrior till she was called home. Her battle with pain and illness is won.
Galen, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Sending Hugs and Prayers to you all. Galen, I always enjoyed getting to spend time visiting with you and Brenda at many birthday celebrations at my Aunt Sharon and Uncle Dougs house. Thank you for being the greatest neighbors to them. Brenda was a strong, beautiful, classy lady, she will be missed so dearly.
Our Condolences,
Eric, Wendy & Tucker Dunn
So sorry for your loss , prayer for you and family.
Brenda was an amazing beautiful soul.
So sorry that Brenda lost her battle with cancer. We will miss her positive attitude and bright smile. Our hearts go out to Gaylen, Taylor and the rest of the family.