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Van E. Turner US Army Veteran

August 23, 1948 ~ December 22, 2025 (age 77) 77 Years Old

Van Turner US Army Veteran Obituary

Van Edward Turner, 77, of Wichita, Kansas, born August 23, 1948, in Toledo, Ohio, passed away December 22, 2025. He served in the U.S. Army and received the Medal of Valor.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Wilma Turner; his children, Chastity Buchanan, Vanessa Turner, Crystal Franks, Brandon Buchanan, Ashley Buchanan, and Monique Buchanan; his siblings; 23 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many loved ones. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Charity Buchanan.

 

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Services

Viewing/Visitation with family
Wednesday
December 31, 2025

1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Central Avenue Funeral Services
2703 E. Central Ave.
Wichita, KS 67214

Celebration of Life
Friday
January 2, 2026

8:30 AM
New Life Church
1156 N. Oliver
Wichita, KS 67208

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