James "Jim" M. Cotter
February 12, 2026
Resided in: Wichita, Kansas
James “Jim” M. Cotter, 89, died Thursday, February 12, 2026. Jim worked for Cessna 47 years and was an income tax preparer his entire life. He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. Jim was kind and gentle, and although he wasn’t much of a hugger, we knew he loved us. He was a worrier and couldn’t rest until he knew everyone was safe and sound. Well, he’s resting now in the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ.
Rosary will be at 9:30 am, Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
Jim is preceded in death by his wife, Donna K. Cotter; sons, James “Mike” Cotter, Christopher Cotter; parents, Stephen and Mildred Cotter; and brother, Larry Cotter.
He is survived by his sons, Stephen (Diane) Cotter of Wichita, KS, Richard (Michelle) Cotter, of Springdale, AR, Patrick Cotter; daughters, Karen (Kenny) Rodgers, Lee Ann (Steven) Burns, all of Wichita; twelve grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; dogs, Daisy, Doggie.
Memorials have been established with: Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 South Market, Wichita, Kansas 67202; American Red Cross – Midway Kansas Chapter, 707 North Main, Wichita, Kansas 67203.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary – East Chapel.
Services
Rosary: Thursday, February 19, 2026 9:30 am
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
124 N. Roosevelt St.
Wichita, KS 67208
Funeral Mass: Thursday, February 19, 2026 10:00 am
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
124 N. Roosevelt St.
Wichita, KS 67208
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The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in James "Jim" M. Cotter 's name.
American Red Cross - Midway Kansas Chapter
707 N. Main
Wichita,
KS
67203
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Regie and Nena Stroh
Our condolences to the family. Jim & Donna were good neighbors. We would talk about listening to live music. Donna drove Nancy Hornback & I to several movies. Miss see Jim in the park with his pups. God bless & RIP.
My condolences to the Cotter family for the loss of your sweet Dad. I learned this past weekend of his passing. When I was in the 3rd or 4th grade I was staying overnight with Karen. Mr Cotter put all of the kids and I in the station wagon and drove us to Joyland to watch the fireworks from the car. I remember it was July 3rd and I had no idea you could watch fireworks the day before the 4th. I was in awe and had the best time. Mr Cotter was such a kind soul. May he rest in peace.