Cora Ann Diehl

In Loving Memory of Cora Ann Diehl

February 26, 1948 – October 18, 2026

Cora Ann Diehl, 78, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on February 26, 1948, in Ashland, Kansas, to Martin S. and Betty L. McIntyre.

During her younger years, Cora Ann lived in several places, including Iceland. In 1981, she returned to the United States, living in Twentynine Palms, California, before settling in Wichita, Kansas, where she made her home for the remainder of her life.

Cora Ann valued education and the pursuit of knowledge, earning her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Newman University. She also enjoyed a long career with the Kansas Turnpike, where she worked for more than 20 years.

Cora Ann enjoyed flower gardening and had a particular interest in genealogy, spending time researching her family’s history and the generations that came before her. Her natural curiosity and desire to learn remained an important part of who she was.

Faith held a meaningful place in Cora Ann’s life. Her relationship with God was deeply personal, and she continually sought a closer relationship with Him, approaching life with patience, reflection, and a willingness to learn from her experiences.

She is survived by her three children, Keith A. Powell of Olathe, KS, Gerri L. Treede of Bobtown, PA, and Deborah Williams of Wichita, KS; 16 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and her siblings, Connie Angleton (Marvin) of Wellington, KS, Virgil McIntyre of California, and Cindy Russold (Frank) of Cunningham, KS.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin S. McIntyre, and Betty L. McIntyre; and her two grandchildren Britney Ann Blenden and Zackary Scott Blenden.

A graveside service honoring Cora Ann’s life will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Sunset Lawns in El Dorado, Kansas. Family and Friends are welcome to attend.

Cora Ann will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her.