Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Mar 17, 2020

Perez, Virginia G. “Ginny”, 75, former Machine Parts Inspector, Electromech Tech., passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Family services will be held. Preceded in death by her husband, Marcos Perez; parents, Raymond and Patricia Turner; son, Richard Everitt and g-grandson, Christian Cook. Survivors include, daughters, Starla (Dick) Rutschman and Alicia Perez; sons, Scott (Michelle) Russell, Mark Perez, Jr. and...

Mar 16, 2020

Allen, Todd Willard, 53, passed away peacefully, March 16, 2020 from a cardiac arrest. Memorial Service will be 10:30 am, Saturday at Broadway Mortuary. Services will be live-streamed at www.CozineMemorial.com. Private interment will take place at a later date at the Oxford Cemetery. Todd was born July 2, 1966 in Wichita, KS and graduated from East High School in...

Mar 16, 2020

Cooley, Marie M.  92, passed away March 16, 2020.  Private Family Services will be held.  A Celebration of Life Reception to be held at a later date.  She was preceeded in death by parents, William and Rosa Becker:  husband, Kenneth Cooley; daughter, Pamela Slusser; and grandaughter, Melinda Slusser.  Survivors include daughters, Terry Keeter, Verla (Bill) Pope, Kathy (Alan) Gates;...

Mar 8, 2020

Wanda Pearl Bullins, 82, was born on February 25, 1938 in Oklahoma to Lee Edward and Mary Elizabeth (Evans) Hopper and entered into eternal rest on March 8, 2020 in La Mirada, Calif. Wanda is survived by 2 sons, Jeff and Darry, 4 brothers, Jerry, Donald, Robert, and Delbert as well as 2 sisters, Ruth and Jeannette. She is...

Mar 6, 2020

Baker, Frank "Joe", 64, retired Radiology Technician, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020 in Wichita, KS. Joe is preceded in death by his parents, John Baker and Twila Morrison; daughters, Lauren and Lindey. Survivors include his daughter, Jenna Hill (Shawn); brother, Jim Baker; sister, Laura Thomison; and granddaughter, Ainsley Hill. Graveside Service, 1 pm, Thursday, March 12, at Pleasant...

Mar 6, 2020

Frank William Hoover, age 73, retired Financial Advisor, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020. He was born in Wichita, Ks, graduated from West High School and Friends University. He was a member of Wagonmasters and an active supporter of Wichita Festivals.  He was proud and honored to be selected as Admiral Windwagon Smith XIV. He enjoyed golfing, piloting his hot...

Mar 6, 2020

Shofe, Elsa Marie, 83, Homemaker, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020. Elsa was preceded in death by her husband, John Edward Shofe, Jr. Survivors include her sons, John Shofe IV, Tom Shofe, and David Shofe (Sharon); siblings, Opal, Delores, Sondra, Cathy, Theresa, Eddie, and Richard; grandchildren, Jennifer, Aaron, and Trevor. Visitation with family will be held from 6-8 pm,...

Mar 5, 2020

Hendrixson, Marlene, 95, retired Frederick Plumbing Bookkeeper, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Wednesday, Broadway Mortuary. Private Graveside services will be held. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Preceded in death by husband, Harry and son, Donald Hendrixson. Survivors include her son, Darren (Cheryl) Hendrixson; sisters, Norma Kemp and Ruth Ann...

Mar 5, 2020

Darlean McClure, 92, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020. Darlean was preceded in death by her first and second husbands, Ronald McGlothern and Harold McClure; daughter, Teresa Jacobson; and son, Raymond McGlothern. Survivors include her son, Gary McGlothern (Margie); step-children, Stanley McClure (Kathy), Marsha Boggs (Steve), and Roger McClure (Tracy); 18 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Visitation with family, 6-8...

Mar 5, 2020

Flusser, Virginia Ann, 89, former Kindergarten Teacher and American Baptist Missionary, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020. Visitation 2-4:00pm, Sunday, Funeral Service 1:30, Monday, both at Broadway Mortuary. Preceded in death by husband, Peter R. Flusser, parents, Lyman and Helen Huber; brother, Harold Huber; sister, Elaine Evans and brother-in-law, Henry Tausig. Survivors include her son, David L. Flusser; daughters,...

Mar 4, 2020

Henderson, Rev. Harold E. , 83, retired Baptist minister, went to his Heavenly home on March 4, 2020. Funeral service 10:30 am, Friday, in Central Community Church’s Chapel. He is survived by his wife, Earline; daughters, Candy (Gene) Trimble and Cheryl (Dennis) Rundell; sons, Paul (Kim) Henderson and Thad (Kara) Henderson; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Memorial...

Mar 4, 2020

Jett, Howard R. , 92, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Trisagion and funeral services 7:00 pm, Thursday, March 12th, at St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral. Interment 11:00 am, Friday, March 13th, at Kensington Gardens. Howard retired as a network supervisor at SW Bell Telephone. He was active in church and served on the church council for...

Mar 4, 2020

Bayer, Dora Timmerman, 88, passed away March 4, 2020. Open visitation will be 8am-5pm, Wednesday, March 11 at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:30am, Thursday, March 12 at Sunnyside Baptist Church, 2618 E. Morris. Graveside Service to follow at 2pm at White Chapel Cemetery, 17th Street and Oliver. Dora has given...

Mar 3, 2020

Winthrop H. Nolte June 8, 1933 – March 3, 2020

Born on June 8, 1933 at Milwaukee Hospital, Milwaukee Wisconsin, to Clifford Simpson Nolte and Katherine Morton Nolte, he was the middle child of three.  He had two sisters Susan and Lynne.

Early on his 4-year old sister Susan wanted to nickname him Willie, after...

Mar 2, 2020

Jones, Melvin Maury, Jr., 77, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020. No Services will be held. He was preceded in death by parents, Melvin Maury Jones, Sr. and Phyllis G. Jones; and son, Jeremy Jones. Survivors include his daughters, Melisa Maureen (Joseph) Weeks and Norma Ilene George-Ferrara; sister, Mary Maureen Philbrick; 1 niece; 5 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Arrangements...

Mar 1, 2020

Adelle Louise ( Yost) Shain was  born on December 21st 1955. Adelle passed away peacefully in the presence of her husband and daughter and made her debut in heaven on March 1st, 2020. A Memorial Service will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, March 21, 2020 at GracePoint Church in Wichita, KS. A memorial has been established in Adelle's name with GracePoint Church,...

Mar 1, 2020

Thompson, Troy Robert, 58, Sharpe Printing Company Owner, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020. Troy was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Betty Thompson. Survivors include his wife, Deborah Thompson; children, Nicholas Thompson (Taylor Flesher) and Faith Thompson; brothers, Kevin Thompson, Craig Thompson, and Lyle Thompson; sister, June Wilson; grandchildren, Kacin, Layla, Conrad, Lincoln, and Silas. Memorial...

Mar 1, 2020

Andrew James "A.J." Mills, son of Andrew William Mills and Samantha Amburgey, born April 7, 2018, passed away March 1, 2020. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Friday, Funeral service 1:30pm, Saturday, both at Broadway Mortuary. Additional survivors include grandparents, Ronald and Teresa Mills and Rodney and Brandy Amburgey; 3 aunts, 2 uncles and many cousins. Share condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com. Broadway Mortuary.

Feb 29, 2020

Whitaker, Allison “Al”, 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Feb. 29, 2020.  Al was born and raised in Arkansas City, Kansas to his parents Lee and Frances Whitaker.  Al loved his Lord and Savior.  Al attended Arkansas City High School was an accomplished trombone player with the High School band, he graduated from there in...

Feb 29, 2020

Partridge, Gaylene, 86, retired Sedgwick County Health Dept. Secretary, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020. Gaylene was preceded in death by her parents, Adolphus and Alice Keeter; and siblings, A.G., Aletha, Irene, Sybil, and Mary Alice. Survivors include her daughter, Jeannette Livingston (Troy); grandchild, Kyle Moore; sister, June James (Bill); and nephew, Robert Dameron (Shannon). Gaylene loved her family and...