Michael William McConnaughy, Wichita
August 20, 1948 - November 6, 2023
Michael William McConnaughy, 75, of Wichita, died November 6, 2023, at his residence. He was born August 20, 1948, in St. Joseph, MO, to James Clinton and Theda Thedinger McConnaughy.
Michael graduated from Trinity High School (Hutchinson) and attended Hutchinson Community College.
He was a long-haul truck driver.
Michael enjoyed traveling, hunting, photography, working on cars, antique shopping and was an animal lover. He loved his family, would assist anyone in need, was outgoing and selfless. Michael’s favorite phrase was “Honey, this won’t take long.”
On February 3, 1968, he married Terry Rupp in McPherson. They were blessed with two children during their 44 years of marriage. They later divorced.
Michael is survived by his son, Daniel (Juanita Norton) McConnaughy of Wichita; daughter, LoriBeth (Jonathan) McConnaughy of Wichita; grandchildren, Tristan McConnaughy of Mexia, TX, Taylor McConnaughy of Hutchinson, Dylan Oliver of Houston, TX; sisters, Patricia Bunker of Sunnyvale, CA, Peggy McConnaughy of Chico, CA, Jo Ann (Bill) Fluderer of Lenexa, KS, and Mary (Brad) VanRiette of Iola; brothers, Don (Lynn) McConnaughy of Hutchinson and John (Lisa) McConnaughy of Memphis, TN; former wife and mother of his children, Terry McConnaughy of Wichita; and partner of seven years, Janice Koontz of Wichita.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Dan and Jim McConnaughy.
Memorial service will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Elliott Chapel. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday until time of service at Elliott Mortuary.
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In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Michael W. McConnaughy Memorial fund in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.