Diane Dolechek
January 4, 2019
Diane Dolechek, 59, loving wife, mom, and grandma, died Friday, January 4, 2019. Rosary will be at 7:00 pm, Sunday, January 6, 2019; Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Monday, January 7, 2019, both at Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Eleanor Ille. Survived by her husband, Bob Dolechek of Bel Aire, KS; daughters, Marcia (Scott) Oden of Newton, KS, Debbie (Gage) Ridder of Denver, CO; sons, Luke (Amanda) Dolechek, Mark (Sheena) Dolechek, both of Wichita, KS, John (Gabby) Dolechek of Raleigh, NC, Matt Dolechek of Bel Aire; grandchildren, Natalie, Caleb, Madeline, Xavier, McKenzie, Evelyn; sister, Doris Ille of Salina, KS; brother, Loren Ille of Great Bend, KS. Diane enjoyed spending time with her family while taking part in adventures of traveling, skiing, biking, hiking, canoeing, sewing, and playing games. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to: St. Katharine Drexel Catholic School Fund, Diocesan Catholic High Schools (Kapaun, Bishop Carroll, Trinity), Seminarian Education Fund, ALL c/o Catholic Diocese of Wichita 424 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS, 67202. Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.
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Bob, So sorry to learn of your wifes passing. Mom (Donna Nulik) really enjoyed working with you at Koch & having your family come to some of our family gatherings back in the day. Peace be with you & all the kids! Tanya (Nulik) Steadman
Bob and family. My heart was broken when I heard about Diane. Your family and ours share so many wonderful memories living by each other in park city. Diane was an amazing lady. Prayers to all of you.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob…this Is Diane Kowal. Your lovely wife Diane was our girls 1st babysitter back in 1983 to 1985. We loved her!!! We are so sorry for your lost. May Gods peace and love be with you and your family at this time. Allan and Diane
Bob, I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I wanted to say Thank you from the bottom of my heart for you and Diane for being my sponsor and my sisters sponsors during Confirmation. Much love.
Bob and family. Devastated to read about your loss. Our prayers are with you and the family. May God give you peace at this time. Joe and Rosalie Mandich
Bob & Kids (can we still call you that?), Diane (and your entire family) will always have a fond place in our hearts. You are such a wonderful family and we will pray for each of you during this time of loss. You are a blessing in our lives and are always welcome to come stay no matter where we end up!
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.