Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Gail Agnes Rudberg
Feb 3, 2026
Gail Agnes Rudberg passed away of natural causes February 3, 2026 at Larksfield Place Skilled Nursing, Wichita, Kansas.
Gail was born in Wichita, Kansas to William and (Mildred) Bernadine Huston on July 4, 1941. She attended Wichita public schools and proudly graduated from Wichita East High School. Following graduation, Gail joined the United States Navy and served for 3 years. After...
Terry Dewain Buller
Feb 3, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Terry Dewain Buller
September 13, 1951 – February 3, 2026
This memorial tribute honors the life of Terry Buller, a man who loved Jesus Christ and dedicated his life to faithfully following Him. Because of his faith in Jesus Christ, Terry went to heaven to be with his Lord and Savior on February 3, 2026. While his absence is...
Christina Murphy
Feb 3, 2026
Christina Hope Murphy, age 40, of Wichita, Kansas passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 3rd, 2026. She was born in Fort Scott, Kansas, February 5, 1985, to Sandy Murphy.Christina had lived in various places in Kansas but resided in Wichita, Kansas. Christina was about as stubborn as they come, when she wanted something or had an opinion there was no...
Betty J Kramer
Feb 1, 2026
Betty J. Kramer, 100, recently of Wichita, went home to the Lord on Sunday, February 1, 2026, embraced by members of her loving family.
Betty was born on April 28, 1925 in Baileyville, Kansas to parents Leo “Pete” and Julia “Agnes” Henry. Betty attended grade school in Baileyville and graduated from Nemaha High School. Before marriage, Betty moved to Kansas City...
Shirley Ann Metz
Jan 31, 2026
Shirley Ann Metz, 91, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026. Funeral service celebrating Shirley's life will be at 10:00am, Friday, February 6, at Reformation Lutheran Church. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, Byron and Frances Cox; her loving husband, Jack Metz; and sister, Virginia Gates. She is survived by her children, Mark (Lynda) Metz, Ann (George) Higgins, Lynn...
Robert T. Thornton
Jan 27, 2026
Robert T. Thornton, 78, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. No services are planned at this time. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Hollis and Evelyn Thornton, and is survived by his wife, Christine Thornton, son, Robert Daniel Thornton (Debbie); stepchildren, Jenny Sherwood (Mike) and Michael Moss (Jennifer); grandchildren, Sam Thornton, Olivia Thornton, Marley Sherwood, Owen Sherwood,...
J. Diane Haag
Jan 26, 2026
J. Diane Haag, a cherished matriarch and beloved member of the Wichita community, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on November 12, 1944, in Memphis, Tennessee, Diane brought warmth, kindness, and an unwavering passion for life to everyone she encountered.
Diane moved to Wichita as a child where she attended Peterson Elementary before graduating...
Kelly Sue Tice
Jan 24, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kelly Sue Tice, a devoted mother, beloved sister, and cherished friend, who left this world on January 24, 2026, in her hometown of Wichita, Kansas. Born on May 18, 1963, she navigated through life with an indomitable spirit, touching the lives of everyone she met.
Kelly dedicated an impressive 20...
Patricia Hysko
Jan 24, 2026
Patricia Broders Hysko passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas.
Born on November 9, 1944, in Washington, D.C., Patricia was the daughter of John and Dorothy Broders. She graduated from Shenandoah Valley Academy, a boarding school in New Market, Virginia. Her compassion and desire to care for others led her to pursue a nursing degree at Emporia...
Laura L. Amburgey
Jan 23, 2026
Laura L. Amburgey, 66, Registered Nurse, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026. No services are scheduled at this time.
Laura was preceded in death by her husband, Jeffrey Amburgey; daughter, Katie Amburgey; parents, Richard Langholz and Claudette Langholz; and brother, Bill Langholz. She is survived by her children, Megan Raymundo and Nicholas Amburgey (Kristin); siblings, Richard Langholz, Jr., Janice Eidemiller,...
Sushila Bhakta
Jan 22, 2026
Sushilabhen Makanbhai Bhakta was born in Ambheti, Gujurat India on August 29, 1947 to Makanbhai and Dhanibhen Khusal. The family moved to South Africa in 1950 whilst she was still in her youth where she would pursue her education. Thereafter, she immigrated to the United States in 1976. Her life journey would lead her and her husband Baldevbhai Bhakta to...
Robert N. "Bob" Carriker
Jan 21, 2026
Robert N. "Bob" Carriker, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas, at the age of 81. Born on October 21, 1944, in Washington, D.C., Bob lived a life filled with love, dedication, and service to others.
After completing his Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Midwestern University in Wichita Falls, TX, Bob eventually...
Robert Schaller
Jan 21, 2026
Robert Leon Schaller, 89, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Bob was born July 13, 1936 to parents, Theodore and Mary Schaller. He is preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Pat Schaller; and brothers, Jim Schaller, and Gordon Schaller. Bob was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Randy...
Juan Luis Martinez
Jan 20, 2026
Juan Luis Martinez passed away on January 20th, 2026 in Wichita, Kansas. He was husband to Melissa.
Juan was born in Wichita, Kansas, on October 6, 1980. He was the son of Jose Luis and Angela Martinez. Juan graduated from Cowley County Community College and served in the US Navy for 8 years with an Honorable Discharge followed by continued education....
Kim Taylor Epley
Jan 20, 2026
Kim Taylor Epley was born in Abilene, Kansas and raised in Wichita, Arizona, and Michigan. She loved spending summer vacations with her grandparents in central Kanas. Always independent, Kim worked her way through school, earning Bachelor's & Master's degrees from Wichita State University and Baker University. She was an educator with Wichita Public Schools for 29 years. Kim had a...
Kristine Ancona-Baker
Jan 19, 2026
Kristine Marie Ancona-Baker, 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving daughters.
Kristine was born on May 2, 1950, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Joseph and Darlene Ancona. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Terry Baker; and her sister, JoAnn “Jody” Ancona.
She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Carrie and Chris Tarzon,...
Jim Carl
Jan 19, 2026
Jim Carl, 66, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026. No service is planned for this time. Jim is survived by his wife, Kathy Carl; niece, Stephanie Ludiker (Alexander Coker); along with a host of other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack Carl, Sr., and Catherine Carl, and sister, Glenda Gulick. Share condolences at...
Tyler Boyd
Jan 19, 2026
Tyler Boyd, 29, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026. Visitation with family present, will be held on Monday, Jan. 26, from 5:30-7:30 pm, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Celebration of Life Service, 3:30 pm, Tuesday, Jan. 27, at NewSpring Church, 12200 E. 21st St. N.
Tyler is survived by his parents, Keith Boyd and Debbie Boyd; siblings, Kendall Boyd...
Cynthia Marie Patterson
Jan 18, 2026
Cynthia Marie Trezise Patterson, 49, Dollar General Store Manager, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 at her home in Bel Aire, KS. Cyndi was born March 2, 1976 in Wichita, KS. She graduated from Buhler High School and spent her entire career in Merchandising and Retail. Cyndi's family and career were a very important part of her life. She was...
Lillian Fitchett
Jan 18, 2026
Lillian Theresa Johnston Fitchett, 91, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026. Lillian was born on October 24, 1934, to parents, Albert and Clementine Brungardt. Throughout her life she was amazingly hard-working, having to raise a family of 5 children on her own, after her first husband, Melvin, passed away while they were still young. Outside of raising her family, Lillian...
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