Heidi M. Peltzer
October 23, 1970 ~ June 22, 2023
Heidi M. Peltzer was born in Wichita on October 23, 1970, to William C. and Mary K. (Kavanagh) Peltzer and passed away at her home on June 22, 2023. Heidi is survived by siblings, Rev. H. Michael Peltzer, Chris Peltzer and Theresa (Mike) Elpers. Heidi attended St. Francis of Assisi School and graduated from Bishop Carroll Catholic High School in 1989. She graduated from Creighton University in 1993 with a degree in Journalism and worked in that field at various locations for some time. Heidi enjoyed her nephews, Jack Nowlin, Jacob (Katie) Elpers, Jesse (Emilie) Elpers, Isaac Elpers and her niece, Tara (Carlos) Munoz. She especially enjoyed buying silly presents at Christmas for her 3 great nieces, Elizabeth, Rebekah and Isabelle, and great nephew, Diego. Heidi had a real love for animals, especially her dogs Dirk and Cappy. Heidi was very musically talented. She could pick up any instrument and would teach herself to play it. A Rosary service will be held at 12:30 pm, with a Funeral Mass following at 1:00 pm, on Thursday, July 6, 2023, both at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Wichita. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials have been established with St. Francis of Assisi Church, Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Kansas Humane Society. Services in care of Downing & Lahey West Mortuary.
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Heidi and I have been friends for nearly 30 years and rarely missed a week of being in touch by phone or letter. There is no one in my life I adored more–Heidi was the funniest, smartest, sharpest, most brilliantly creative human being. She was fully present for me at the peaks and in the valleys no matter what. I do not know what I did to deserve such a wonderful friend, but I am boundlessly grateful for Heidi’s bright station in my life and for the connection that we made from the very first moment we met. I loved her fiercely and will keep her close every moment for the rest of my life. To Heidi’s family, I am devastated by the loss of this fiery spark in your life and am thinking of you. I would love to be in touch with you–
Love and light–
Kathleen Shiverdecker
I knew Heidi for but a brief period of my life. What a mark she made! We worked together at Garden Plain State Bank as tellers. She was quick as a whip with jokes and we shared quite the banter. I enjoyed her very much. We would karaoke into the microphones when the stalls were empty. I remember Heidi doing Blondies ‘Heart of Glass’. She made me laugh so much. I’m glad we shared each others orbits even if just for a while. My condolences to her family. You lost a good one.
~Maci Hall~
To Rev Michael and family, so sorry to learn of the loss of an amazing member of your family. We only learned of Heidi’s passing an hour ago. And while we never had the opportunity to know her, all that we have learned in the last hour made us aware of how special a person she was. Michael please know you and your family are in our prayers.