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Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Curtis Dale Gridley

Curtis Dale Gridley

Mar 16, 2024

Curt Gridley, 65, died Saturday March 16, 2024, after a brief struggle with pancreatic cancer, with his family by his side.

 

Curt is survived by his wife Tracy Hoover, his children Henry and Fiona, his mother Phyllis, brother Mike (Carla Cicero), nieces Kathryn Gridley and Mackenzie Hoover, and numerous cousins. He is preceded in death by his father Ron Gridley, and...

Marilyn "Joan" Kandt

Marilyn "Joan" Kandt

Mar 16, 2024

Marilyn "Joan" Kandt, 93, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024. Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Kandt and parents, George and Bertha Morgan. Survivors include her children, Mike Kandt (Susan), Judith Boggs (James), Jenice Busch (Roy), Roger Kandt, and Ron Kandt (Denise Riley); grandchildren, Stephanie Wacker, Casey Busch, Garret Busch, Melissa White, Heather Davies, Jon Boggs, Matt...

Donna Squire

Donna Squire

Mar 14, 2024

Donna Lynn Squire, 54, passed away on March 14, 2024 in Wichita. She was born on October 14, 1969 in Wichita to Robert and Wanda Guoladdle. Donna worked in retail throughout her career, but first and foremost was the most wonderful mother she could be. In her freetime, Donna loved to listen to music, binge watch television shows, and read...

Volney "Jim" Paul

Volney "Jim" Paul

Mar 12, 2024

Volney "Jim" Paul, 72, High School Counselor, Teacher, and Coach, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Volney A. and Dorothy Paul, and sister, Susan Fromm. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl; son, Vince Paul (Christy); sisters, Janie Van and Karen Hamilton; grandchildren, Victoria Paul and Alexander Paul; nieces and nephews, Spencer Fromm, Amy...

Frances Jean Rump

Frances Jean Rump

Mar 12, 2024

Frances J. Rump, 87, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024. She was born on November 15, 1936, in Hutchinson, KS at St. Elizabeth Hospital, the daughter of Walter John and Ottie (Spain) Burdick. She graduated from Buhler High School in 1954. On September 2, 1955, she married Leon J. Rump in Hutchinson. He preceded her in death on April 22,...

Jake Denham

Jake Denham

Mar 11, 2024

Jacob Daniel Burleigh Denham, 41, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024. Visitation with family will be from 6-8pm, Friday, March 15, at the Cozine Life Events Center. Jake is preceded in death by his loving wife, Lizzie Denham; and son, Mason “Olivia” Denham. He is survived by his father, Doug Denham; mother, Dru Denham; children, Jayden Ellison, Aaron Crump, Layla...

Adalee Keesling

Adalee Keesling

Mar 8, 2024

Adalee Elizabeth Keesling, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024. A time of fellowship with the family is scheduled from 5-7pm on Tuesday, March 19, at the Cozine Life Events Center. Funeral service will be at 10am, Wednesday, March 20, at GraceFirst Church. Burial will follow service. Adalee is preceded in death by her sibling, Shiloh Keesling. She is survived by...

Vicky Nichols

Vicky Nichols

Mar 8, 2024

Vicky Dean Nichols, 79, passed away in Wichita, Kansas on March 8, 2024. Vicky was born in Hot Springs, New Mexico on April 14, 1944 to Robert and Geraldine Nichols. Vicky worked for years selling ads in the YellowPages book. She also enjoyed painting and making jewelry, she also owned a boutique later in life! She is preceded in death...

DeVoe Treadwell

DeVoe Treadwell

Mar 5, 2024

DeVoe Treadwell, attorney-at-law, 52, loving father, son, and brother, passed away recently.

 

A Rosary will be held at 5:00 PM, Friday, March 8th and a Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 9th.   Both services will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.  

 

DeVoe was preceded in death by his brother: Curtis (and Curtis's family: Jennifer,...

Jerry Torgerson

Jerry Torgerson

Mar 4, 2024

Jerry Torgerson, 62, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Shirley Torgerson and sister, Diane Cady. Survivors include his wife, Vickie Torgerson; son, Nick Torgerson (Misty); brothers, Bob Torgerson and Rick Torgerson (Cathy); and grandchildren, Sierra, Kaylee, and Titus. A Celebration of Life Service is planned for 2:30 pm, Saturday, March...

Mildred Armetta (Lygrisse) Watson

Mildred Armetta (Lygrisse) Watson

Mar 2, 2024

Our dear mother passed away peacefully at home March 2, 2024. We had the

honor of celebrating 100 years, 4 months and 8 days of her life and love. Born in Kechi,

she was a proud lifetime resident of Kansas.

Armetta was a graduate of Valley Center High School and Kansas State

University, where she was an active member of Kappa Delta sorority. She...

Elias Valor Taalib Gallego

Elias Valor Taalib Gallego

Mar 2, 2024

Elias was born in Phoenix, Arizona to Joshua Gallego and Karin Bugner on September 16th, 2023. He was a lovely little boy who was with us for only a short time but his life on earth was powerful and moving. His smile would light up the room. Elias was so full of love, every time someone was holding him he...

Lisa Lynelle Davis

Lisa Lynelle Davis

Mar 2, 2024

Lisa Lynelle (Harris) Davis (b. November 11, 1965), beloved wife, mom, grandma, daughter, sister and aunt, went home to be with the Lord on March 2nd, 2024. She was raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in a loving home by parents Kelly Jr. and Janelle Harris along with her brother Kel (Kelly III). Lisa met her husband Troy in a high...

Johnny Stroud

Johnny Stroud

Mar 2, 2024

Johnny Dean Stroud, 81, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024. Johnny is a proud veteran of the Navy, and spent his working career as a systems accountant working for the government. Visitation with Johnny’s family will be from 5-7pm, Monday, March 11, at the Cozine Life Events Center. Funeral service will be at 10:30am, Tuesday, March 12, also at the...

Blake Olson

Blake Olson

Feb 27, 2024

Blake Robert Olson, 41, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Blake spent his career working as an assembly mechanic at Spirit. A memorial service celebrating Blake’s life will be held at a later date, and information will be made available shortly. Blake is survived by his loving wife of 5 years, Ariel Olson; father, Robert (Pam) Olson; mother, Gwen (Phillip)...

Jerry Headrick

Jerry Headrick

Feb 24, 2024

Jerry Headrick, formerly of Plains, KS, passed away on February 24th under the

loving care of his devoted wife, Shirley. His family was able to surround him on

the evening that he died, just one day shy of his 86th birthday.

Jerry was born in Mullinville, KS on February 25th, 1938 to Kermit and Ethel

Headrick. He was the 8th child in a crowded...

Bernice L. Dove

Bernice L. Dove

Feb 22, 2024

Bernice Dove passed away peacefully in her sleep on, February 22, 2024.  For all of her 96 years, she continued to live independently at home and in good health.

Bernie still had her driver’s license and drove just as wild as ever. Once in a while, she made a great roast for the whole family. She could also play a shrewd...

Bobbie Pendell

Bobbie Pendell

Feb 22, 2024

Bobbie Lee Pendell was born on July 12, 1929, in Vinita, Oklahoma, to Ross J. and Jessie D. Greenfeather. The Cherokee and Loyal Shawnee ancestry of her parents always remained a very important part of her identity. Though her beginnings were humble, with a dresser drawer as her first cradle, she often said she didn’t know she was poor, because...

Dan Peniston

Dan Peniston

Feb 21, 2024

Dan W. Peniston, 97, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. He was born in Jetmore, KS, on January 28, 1927. During the Great Depression, his family moved to Wichita, KS. Dan graduated from East High School and immediately enlisted into the Army in 1945. After being honorably discharged in 1946, he moved back...

George Hunter

George Hunter

Feb 21, 2024

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