Martha M Wade

She received her early education in Wichita, Kansas, and she graduated from Wichita South High School in 1972.

After the completion of high school, she married Francis Endres. To this union, two children were born, Eric and Jennifer. This marriage later dissolved, and she found the love of her life, Willie Wade. They were married on June 14, 1985. They started a blended family of 5 children. Their union was rooted in love and devotion spanning over 40 beautiful years until her passing.

Mardi began her career in Quality Control at Ohse Packing Company and later transitioned to the Valassis Printing Plant. She retired from this company as a Quality Control Operator.

She was actively involved in the community and her church, Chisolm Trail Church of Christ, where she worked with the food pantry and community outreach.

Mardi enjoyed traveling, gardening, and had a special love for her pets and home.

Mardi departed this life unexpectedly on September 28, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings Deborah Chase (Price) and Candice Case and stepdaughter Kim. She is survived by her spouse, Willie Wade of the home, her son, Eric (Michelle), Endres, and Jennifer (Courtney) Simon-Scarry, Mandy Carol, and Sonja (Gordon) Stull. She leaves to cherish her memories a host of grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors,