Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Mark Wesley Aberle
Dec 11, 2025
Mark Wesley Aberle reposed in the Lord in the early morning hours of December 11, 2025 in Wichita, Kansas at the age of 77. In the weeks before his passing he was lovingly surrounded by his wife, children, and family.
He was born July 18, 1948 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Henry M. Aberle and Deborah Farney Aberle. Raised...
Carol Leach
Dec 9, 2025
Carol Joan Leach, 93, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025 in Wichita, KS. Carol was born, August 22, 1932 in Negaunee, MI to the late Walter J. and Helmi J. (Piirto) Neely.She attended Negaunee Schools from kindergarten through 12th grade. Graduated in June 1950 from Negaunee High School, Negaunee, MI a member of the National Honor Society.Carol lived in Michigan...
Neill Burdett
Dec 8, 2025
James "Neill" Burdett, 68, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025. Born on November 3, 1957, in Pratt, Kansas, Neill was the son of James I. Burdett and Joy M. Burdett.
Neill grew up with a passion for history, becoming an avid collector whose curiosity and love for the past never faded. He was also a devoted Kansas...
Noah James Burrow
Dec 6, 2025
With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Noah James Burrow, age 17, who passed away on December 6, 2025. Born on January 1, 2008, Noah was a remarkable young man whose presence brought light, joy, and a unique kind of love into the world. A senior at Nixa High School (Class of 2026), Noah touched...
Peggy Waters
Dec 6, 2025
December 22, 1956 – December 6, 2025
Peggy Jo Waters, 68, of Wichita, KS, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025, surrounded by the family she cherished so deeply.
Peggy was the beloved wife of Bob L. Waters. Over their 27 years of marriage, they built a life filled with love, partnership, and a shared passion for camping and travel.
Peggy showed...
Kent R. Jacobs
Dec 5, 2025
Kent R. Jacobs, 94, was born on November 11, 1931 in Sterling, Illinois, to Frank and Olive Jacobs, and passed away on December 5, 2025 after a brief illness. Kent was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty Jacobs; daughter, Kathy; brother, Robert; nephew, Barry Jacobs; and former son-in-law, Pat O'Brien. Survivors include his daughter, Debbie O'Brien; granddaughters, Mary...
Maria Estrada-Akright
Dec 4, 2025
Maria Isabel Akright, 44, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025. She was born July 8, 1981 to parents, Jose and Juana Estrada. Service celebrating Maria's life will be on Monday, December 15, at 2:00pm, at the Cozine Life Events Center. Reception will immediately follow the service. Maria is survived by her parents; husband, Austin Akright; children, Seth Estrada, Vanessa Ramirez,...
Donald Ray Klaassen
Dec 3, 2025
Donald Ray “Don” Klaassen, 85, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025. Born on March 27, 1940, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Arnold D. and Martha Doerkson Klaassen, Don spent his early childhood on a farm near Goessel, where his lifelong work ethic was shaped by milking cows, helping with harvest, and the practical realities of farm life.
Don...
Veleta Renel Oldfield
Dec 1, 2025
Veleta Renel Cook passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025 at age 75.
Veleta was born on September 15, 1950 to mother, Louise Odette Lamkin-Cook and, father, Granvel Otis Cook. She grew up on a farm where Newman University is now located, in Wichita, KS. Later she and her mother moved near 48th and Seneca on the same street with her...
Gary B. Carr
Nov 30, 2025
Gary B. Carr, 85, Owner of Midwest Painting Co., passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025 in Wichita, KS. Gary was born June 25, 1940 in Wichita to the late Bill and Anna Carr. Gary was also preceded in death by his sister, Marshia Carr. Gary is survived by his sister, Joyce Black; nephew, Chad Hill; niece, Marcie Russell and great...
Jane Merth
Nov 28, 2025
Jane Merth, 89, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025. She was born on December 30, 1935 in Dubuque, Iowa to parents, Walter and Florence Priest. Jane is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, John and Kelly Merth; and grandchildren, Robert Merth, and Kathryn Merth. Public viewing will be on Monday, December...
Charlene M. Long
Nov 27, 2025
Charlene Mae Long, 89, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan "Roy" Long and parents, Theodore and Ruby Dirksen. Survivors include her daughter, Dana Grisham; son, Randall Long (Kelley); and two grandchildren, Theodore Long (Kristy) and Travis Long.
Charlene was a homemaker and long time member of Emporia Ave. Church of Christ....
Kay D. Hartman
Nov 25, 2025
Kay D. Hartman, 74, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Visitation with family present will be held from 5:30-7:00 pm, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, and Funeral Service, 10:00 am, Wednesday, December 3, both at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway.
Kay was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Marcile Hartman and is survived by brother, Keith Hartman (Betty); sister,...
Irma Shelley
Nov 23, 2025
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
the rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again, may God hold you
in the palm of His hand.
(An Irish Blessing)
Irma Lee (Ready) Shelley
Irma was born on November 29, 1925, in Vernon County, Missouri. Her parents were Wesley Milford...
Barbara Clark
Nov 20, 2025
Barbara Ann Clark, 75, retired Cessna Aircraft Co. employee, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025 in Haysville, Kansas. Barbara was born January 13, 1950 in Guthrie, OK to the late Gilford and Geraldine Clark. Barbara is survived by her brother, Darrel Clark, her nieces Kayla Betz and Rachelle Clark and her great-nephew, Travis Clark. Barbara will be greatly missed by...
Ronnie Aaron Shepherd
Nov 19, 2025
Ronnie Aaron Shepherd, born February 11, 1985 went to be with his lord and savior on November 19, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife Tania L. Shepherd, and their three boys: Dagen White, Jayden Blanco, and Josiah Shepherd. He is also survived by his mother, Beth Shepherd, brothers: Nathan (Keeley) Shepherd, Brandon...
Ronald L. Fiegel
Nov 18, 2025
Ronald “Ron” Fiegel
August 23, 1948 – November 18, 2025
Dr. Ronald “Ron” Fiegel, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away surrounded by family and love. He was born on August 23, 1948, in Wichita, Kansas, to Raymond C. and Maxine (Turner) Fiegel, the second youngest of six children.
After graduating from West High School, Ron proudly enlisted in the United...
Mary Alice Chesnut
Nov 15, 2025
Mary Alice Sartain Chesnut died Saturday, November 15, 2025; Her children, Diane and Steve, were at her side as she went to Jesus. Mary was approaching her 95th birthday.
It seems so arbitrary to measure the life of a child of God by the number of times they ride this rock around the sun. This is, in no way, a reasonable...
Carl C. McLain, Jr.
Nov 14, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Carl Carlton McLain, Jr. on Friday, November 14, 2025 at the age of 83. Carl was born in Kingsport, Tennessee to Carl Sr. and Helen (née Coleman) McLain.
A few short years after Carl’s birth in Tennessee, his parents made the decision to move their family to Portsmouth, Virginia. Carl...
Ronald Zerbe
Nov 8, 2025
Ronald Dean Zerbe, age 78, of Bel Aire, Kansas, passed away on November 8, 2025, just two days shy of his 79th birthday.
Ron was born on November 10, 1946, to Alvin & Lena Faye, in Wichita, Kansas, where he grew up alongside his twin brother, Don. He graduated from Wichita State University and served his country in the Vietnam...
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