Gretchen Joann (nee Burdick) McDonough
September 14, 1939 ~ August 14, 2020
Gretchen Joann (nee Burdick) McDonough
passed away peacefully in Wichita, KS on August 14, 2020. Gretchen was born September 14, 1939 in Kansas City, MO. She graduated from Mt. Carmel in 1957 and was Kapaun’s first Homecoming Queen. Gretchen is preceded in death by her son, Terry McDonough; parents, Henry and Dolores Burdick; siblings, Mary Morgan, Barbie Sperry, Tony Burdick. Gretchen is survived by her spouse of 63 years, Ross McDonough; children, Ross (Susan) McDonough, Bridget (Bill) Donovan, Brian (Keli) McDonough; sister, Karin Ward; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; many beloved nieces, nephews, and friends. Gretchen was a very charismatic, appealing, determined, and intelligent woman. She spent many years involved with the Catholic School education system, charitable Sororities, and running the co-owned business, Paper Wizards. Gretchen was a champion for many people, greatly loved, and will be missed by all. A memorial service will be planned for a future date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Services in care of Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.
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I am so sorry for your loss. I met Gretchen several times as a close friend to Bridget. Offering our sincerest sympathies to all at this time. In friendship and love, Patty and Larry Lupkowski and Family
I’ve known Gretchen since we were children at Blessed Sacrament and have always loved her. My heart goes out to Ross and all her grieving family.
Ross~~sorry to hear about Gretchen. Know it’s hard on family, especially you. You have your angle in heaven. Sure she’s looking over you all. How blessed she is not to have to deal with this world right now. If you get two messages from me it’s because I hit go by mistake. Still crazy, have not changed. Blessings Doris Swortwood
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I only knew this lady’s father, Henry Burdick, but if she was anything like him, she was a joy to know. Gary D. Hammel
Ross, Brian, Bridget and Ross, So sorry to hear of Gretchen’s passing. I have so many good memories of the time we lived next door and of her teaching me to wallpaper! You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Much love, Sue and Mike Jones