John R. Walker

WICHITA — John R. Walker, 82, retired manager, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. 

Rosary will be at 10:30 a.m, Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m., both on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. 

John is preceded in death by his father, James ‘Jiggs’ Walker; parents, Roy and Bonnie Sanders; son-in-law, Rick Boaldin; and great grandson, Xaelan Boaldin. He is survived by his wife, Sandy Walker; daughter, Gail Boaldin; sons, Marc Madden (Rick Febres), Kyle Madden, Ryan (Darci) Walker; brother, Gary (Susan) Walker; ten grandchildren; and 25 great grandchildren. 

A memorial has been established with: The Lord’s Diner, 520 North Broadway, Wichita, Kansas 67214 and Harbor House, c/o Catholic Charities, Inc., 437 North Topeka, Wichita, Kansas 67202.  Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - West Chapel. Share tributes online at www.dlwichita.com

Funeral arrangements provided by

Downing & Lahey Mortuary

6555 E. Central Ave.

Wichita, KS 67206

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Feb. 14, 2026