Edyth J. Banks, age 94, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025. She was born January 1, 1931, to David Jerome Brown and Cora Obird Erickson in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Edyth received her Master's of Education in Early Childhood Development from Kansas State University. She worked for 25 years before retiring as a Registered School Nurse for USD259.
She was a preceded in death by her parents, David and Cora Brown; husband of 30 years, Fane M. Banks; brother, Ed Brown; and sisters, Betty Ockuly and Bea Bice.
Edyth is survived by her sister, Jan Schmeckpeper; sons, Keith Banks and Steven (Cay) Banks; grandchildren, Berry (Jamie) Banks and Lisa (Josh) Bickel; great-grandchildren, Sierra Henning, Olivia Banks, Jason Bickel and Jackson Banks; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.
Funeral Service for Edyth will be held, 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 6, 2025, with visitation one hour prior from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, at Lakeview Funeral Home, 12100 East 13th Street North, Wichita, Kansas 67206.
Memorial contributions in Edyth’s memory can be made to the Orphan Grain Train, PO Box 1466 Norfolk, Nebraska 68702, And/Or Phoenix Home Care & Hospice, 3450 N. Rock Road Bldg 200, Suite 213, Wichita, Kansas 67226.
Edyth's service will be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend in-person at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/c25035814216183
