Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
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...
Sarah Profita
Nov 7, 2025
Sarah Ann Profita, 60, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025. Sarah is preceded in death by her parents, O.B. Sutton and Irene Oliver. She is survived by her husband, John Profita; daughters, Kathleen "Kathy" Sutton, Sarena Oliver, and Talisha Oliver; siblings, Ola Mcray, Vinnie Timmons, Willie Sutton, and Pamela Oliver; and grandchildren, Latrice Swanson, LaJeshia Sutton, Quintel Sutton, Mateo Olendo,...
Herb Krumsick
Nov 5, 2025
Herbert L. Krumsick, age 82, passed away on November 5th, 2025, after a significant decline in his health in recent months. Herb was born on May 30, 1943, in Pittsburg, Kansas, to George and Margaret Krumsick. He was the youngest of five children and grew up working on the family dairy farm just outside Pittsburg. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic...
Michelle Bias
Nov 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of
Lorie Michelle Bias
Sunrise: May 4, 1960 - Sunset: November 5, 2025"She walked with grace, spoke with wisdom, and loved with a heart that never wavered."
Michelle Bias, a woman of unwavering faith, radiant kindness, and boundless strength, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest surrounded by love. Born under the steadfast sign of a Taurus, Michelle embodied every quality her...
Kevin Dittemore
Nov 4, 2025
Kevin Dittemore, born on September 7, 1955, in Liberal, Kansas, passed away on November 4, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas. He leaves behind a legacy as a passionate chef, dedicated family member, and a uniquely humorous individual.
Kevin's love for cooking led him through a remarkable career where he not only worked as a chef in various restaurants throughout Wichita but also...
Tory West
Nov 1, 2025
Tory Lee West, 64, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025 in Wichita, Kansas. Tory was born on September 20, 1961 in San Jose, California. He was the proud owner of Worthy Lawn Sprinkler Company in Wichita, and he dedicated the last part of his career to building the business into what it is today. Service celebrating Tory's life will be...
Allen Coffman
Nov 1, 2025
Allen Coffman, 91, passed away November 1, 2025 in Wichita, KS surrounded by loved ones. Allen was born February 23, 1934 in Tingley, IA to Dallas and Ivah Coffman.
Allen married the love of his life, Barbara Hammond of Beaconsfield, IA on August 17, 1952. Allen was 18, Barb was 16 and they were married 63 years, until she passed in...
Javan Shively
Nov 1, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Javan, who left this earth to be with his Savior and brother, Brett Jr., on November 1st, 2025. He was and is a cherished son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend to those of us who are left. He is deeply missed and will always be remembered.
Javan Tiernan Shively was...
Gerald Wayne Scott
Nov 1, 2025
Gerald “Gary” Wayne Scott, age 87, passed away peacefully at his home on November 1, 2025. He was born on February 23, 1938, in Sumner County near Portland, Kansas.
Gary graduated from the University of Wichita in 1961, where he proudly played on the Men’s Tennis Team—winning numerous tournaments—and was a charter member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He earned his...
Brian L. Nelson
Oct 29, 2025
Mulvane- Brian Lawrence Nelson, 48, passed away peacefully in his home on October 29, 2025. Brian entered this life on September 30, 1977, in Wichita, KS, the son of Richard Nelson and Debra (Hively) Nelson.
He was a lifelong resident of Mulvane, KS. He attended school at Mulvane and was a member of the 1996 graduating class. After, graduation he attended...
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