Linda Mae Essmiller Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Linda Mae Essmiller of Wichita, Kansas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 15, 2025 at the age of 84. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Linda Mae Essmiller to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William N. Melton and Vera Leone Melton (Overman); and her husband James A. "Jim" Essmiller. She is survived by: her sons, Brad Stoskopf (Kim) of Wichita and Brian Stoskopf (Whitney) of Riverbank, Calif.; her stepsons, Kyle Essmiller of Edmond, Okla and John Essmiller (Kimberly) of South Pasadena, Calif.; her grandsons, Matthew Stoskopf (Jamie), Gregory Stoskopf (Kelly), Kevin Stoskopf (Anna) and Bryce Stoskopf; her stepgrandchildren, James Essmiller, Kennedy Essmiller, Emiko Essmiller and Kenji Essmiller; her great grandchildren, Lauren, Sullivan, Dean, Wesley and Harrison; and her siblings, Lavern "Vern" Melton (Sheryl) of Rush Center, Jerry Melton (Vickie) of Vicksburg, Miss., Jan Melton of Wichita, Janie Sihilling (Cal) of Casa Grande, N. Mex and Vera Jean Brichalli (Mario) of Springfield.
Visitation was held on Friday, January 17th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Bryant Funeral Home (1425 S Patton Rd, Great Bend, KS 67530). A funeral service was held on Saturday, January 18th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
Memorials have been designated to USD 428 Foundation or Barton County Food Bank, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, KS 67530.
