Darlene (Tuell) McCarty-Papke

Darlene (Tuell) McCarty-Papke, age 87, born to John and Anna Tuell, passed away on October 13, 2018. Darlene was a pianist of both the Eureka Gardens Church of the Nazarene (charter member) and most recently the Southwest Community Church. She competed in volleyball well into her 40's and later organized the officials for the Wichita Parochial Volleyball League. Darlene's life was dedicated to the service of others. She and Leon were volunteers for the Salvation Army. She was instrumental in the creation and day to day operations of Wichita Homebound Outreach (WHO), an organization that provides fellowship to homebound seniors. She was a loving mother, grandmother, "Sis", and neighbor who will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 49 years, Leon McCarty; second husband, Owen Papke; daughter-in-law, Janet McCarty; and brothers; Milton, Melvin and Dale Tuell. Darlene is survived by her sons, Daniel McCarty and David (Becky) McCarty; daughter, Barbara (Jim) Schmidt; 8 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 17 from 5-7 p.m and funeral service on Thursday, October. 18 at 1:00 p.m., both at Resthaven Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wichita Homebound Outreach, 142 N. Prescott Ct., Wichita, KS 67212.