Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Robert Baker

Robert Baker

Jan 2, 2020

Robert "Bobby" Baker, 29, passed Thursday, January 2nd. He leaves his parents, Bart and Connie Baker; brother Scott Baker, with sister-in-law Caroline Baker and niece Scarlett Baker; brother Sean Baker; girlfriend Alicia Bower and their beloved dog Harper and friends. He graduated from Christian Brothers College (CBC) where he played on the soccer team and attended the University of...

Maureen Hansen

Maureen Hansen

Jan 2, 2020

Hansen, Maureen M., 69, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020. Maureen was preceded in death by her husband, Russel M. Hansen; parents, James and Frances Mullen; and grandchildren, Michael Clancy Parkins and Jason Russel David Swift. Survivors include her children, Shannon Swift (Jason), James Hansen (Melissa Weinley), Ryan C. Hansen, Kelly Parkins (Reggie Titus), and Megan Hansen (Lacey Hudson); brother,...

Kevin Stillwell

Kevin Stillwell

Dec 30, 2019

Stillwell, Kevin Rex, 60, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019. Memorial Service 1:30pm, Saturday, January 4, 2020, Trinity Presbyterian Church. Kevin was preceded in death by his father, Robert Stillwell and brother, Orin Stillwell. Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Robin; his mother, Joan Stillwell; brothers, Jim and Sheila Brady, John and June Brady, Nathan and Rhonda Stillwell,...

John Sysomphone

John Sysomphone

Dec 29, 2019

Sysomphone, John, 35, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019. John was preceded in death by his father, Khamta Sysomphone; grandmother, Khamdee Chaithonh; and nephew, Daniel Sysomphone. Survivors include his son, Noah John Sysomphone; mother, Nancy Sysomphone; brother, David and Bounmy Sysomphone; sister, Linda and Henry Sananikone; grandparent, Noukham Chaithonh; uncles and aunts, Nick, Alex, Charlie, Anna, James, Christina, Jason, Gigi,...

Jeanette Hamilton

Jeanette Hamilton

Dec 27, 2019

Hamilton, Rhoda Mae "Jeanette", was born August 10, 1931, in Cleveland, Oklahoma and passed away on December 27, 2019, at Lakepoint Assisted Living in Wichita, Kansas. Visitation with family will be 6-8 pm,Thursday, January 2, and Funeral Service will be 10 am, Friday, January 3, both at Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Interment to follow at Kechi Township Cemetery. She was...

Patsy Schaller

Patsy Schaller

Dec 27, 2019

Schaller, Patsy Ruth, 82, passed away December 27, 2019. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be 7:00 pm, Monday with Funeral Mass 10:00 am, Tuesday, both at St. Anne Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by parents, Orville and Iva Ford; and brothers, Glenn and Leroy Ford. Survivors include her loving husband of 62 years, Robert “Bob” Schaller;...

Keela Coleman

Keela Coleman

Dec 27, 2019

Coleman, Keela Jean (McNutt), 71, passed away at her residence in Udall, KS, Friday, December 27, 2019. Graveside Service will be 10:30 am, Monday, December 30, at Conway Springs City Cemetery. Keela was born in Wellington, KS, and attended school in Coffeyville, KS graduating in 1966. She was preceded in death by her parents; Nelda Jean McNutt and Clayborn...

Joy Duvall

Joy Duvall

Dec 23, 2019

Duvall, Joy D., 90, retired Educational Secretary for USD 259, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019. Joy spent many of her working years as the Registrar for West High School in Wichita and also served at many other schools in the district. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Duvall and son-in-law, Larry Arnold. Survivors include her daughters, Jolinda...

Jacob Fitchpatrick

Jacob Fitchpatrick

Dec 23, 2019

Jacob Cornell Fitchpatrick, 27, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019. He was preceded in death by his brother, Moses Kopay Fitchpatrick; grandfather, Benjamin David White; and grandmother, Johnnie Mae Fitchpatrick. Survivors include his mother, Mary Fitchpatrick; father, Herbert Fitchpatrick, Jr.;sisters, Rachel White and Hannah I. Fitchpatrick; brother, Byron D. Fitchpatrick; grandmother, Margaret Cornell White; uncles, Darryl W. White, Robert...

Larry Milburn

Larry Milburn

Dec 21, 2019

Milburn, Larry David, 77, passed away December 21, 2019. Trisagion and Funeral Service will be 6:00 pm, Sunday, December 29th at St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral. Burial will be 11 am, Monday December 30th at Kensington Gardens. He was preceded in death by parents, Jack and Gladys Milburn; and brother, Stanley Milburn. Survivors include loving wife, Patricia Milburn; children,...

Fritz Brandt

Fritz Brandt

Dec 20, 2019

Brandt, Frederick Arthur "Fritz", 84, was born in Salina, KS to Carl Frederick and Lillie Ellen Brandt on January 25, 1935. passed away Friday, December 20, 2019, at Quaker Hill Nursing Facility in Baxter Springs, KS. Fritz was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Lillie Brandt; brother, Eugene; and sons, Richard Frederick Brandt and Jeffrey Karl Brandt....

Barbara Foster

Barbara Foster

Dec 17, 2019

Foster, Barbara J. , age 89, died in Wichita, Kansas on December 17, 2019. Barbara was born January 18, 1930 to Arthur and Ethel Williams in Arkansas City, Kansas. She lived in Arkansas City with her parents from birth through her graduation from Cowley County Community College. Upon completion of her associate’s degree, Barbara moved to Stillwater,...

Albert Risley, Jr.

Albert Risley, Jr.

Dec 16, 2019

Albert L. Risley, Jr., age 64, passed unexpectedly on Monday, December 16, 2019 at his home in Wichita, KS. He was born on July 18, 1955 in Boise City, OK to Albert L. and Hazel M. (Hull) Risley. He was a 1973 graduate of Great Bend High School and attended multiple colleges. Although he never quite attained his elusive...

Larry Mendenhall

Larry Mendenhall

Dec 13, 2019

Mendenhall, Larry, 86, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019. Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Mendenhall, and survived by his sons, Larry Mendenhall (Becky), Jeff Mendenhall (Lisa), and David Mendenhall (Vanessa); brother, Gary Mendenhall (Paula); sister-in-law, Katherine; grandchildren, Nicholas (Kathryn), Jordan, Zachary (Leah), Devin, Jayden, Jacob (Charity), Joshua (Kimber), and Madison; great-grandchildren, Ayden and Faith. Visitation with...

Joy Bagshaw

Joy Bagshaw

Dec 12, 2019

Bagshaw, Linda Joyce “Joy”, 76, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Decorative Artist, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Tuesday, December 17, 2019, Funeral Service 1:00pm, Wednesday, December 18, 2019 both at Broadway Mortuary. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Charlie; children, Michelle (Gary) Rice and Robbie Bagshaw; siblings, Robin (Jim) Baker and Bill (Carol) McCall; grandchildren,...

George Schrader

George Schrader

Dec 12, 2019

Schrader, George Michael, 75, Owner of Advanced Security Systems, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019. George was preceded in death by his parents, Leland and Lillian Schrader and survived by his wife, Linda Schrader; sons, Alan Schrader (Shaylene) and Brian Schrader (Brandy); siblings, Bing Schrader, Joanne Medel, Gary Schrader, and Dan Schrader; grandchildren, Dylan, Donovan, and Lane Schrader, and...

Raymond Jones

Raymond Jones

Dec 11, 2019

Jones, Raymond Thomas, 79, retired Boeing Aircraft Company Project Manager, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Harvey and Margaret Jones and brother, David Jones. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth “Liz” Jones; son, Scott (Penny) Jones; daughter, Wynn Jones; and grandchildren, Caitlin and Carter Jones. Memorials to Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Share condolences...

Katherine Witt

Katherine Witt

Dec 9, 2019

Witt, Katherine L., 76, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019. Katherine was preceded in death by her husband, Lanny Joe Witt and parents, Richard and Nellie Rowe. Survivors include her son, Shawn Witt; brother, James Rowe; sisters, Barbara James and Marsha Murray; grandchildren, Ashleigh Witt and Isabella Whittaker, three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Service, 10 am,...

Laura Lantz

Laura Lantz

Dec 8, 2019

Lantz, Laura Evelyn, 94, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019. Visitation with family will be 6-8 pm, Friday, December 13, at Broadway Mortuary and Funeral Service will be 10 am, Saturday, December 14, at Cedar Chapel United Methodist Church. Interment to follow at McPherson Cemetery in McPherson, KS. She was preceded in death by parents, Franklin and Velda Wiard;...

Charlotte Haws

Charlotte Haws

Dec 8, 2019

Haws, Charlotte Ann, 72, Homemaker, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019. Visitation with family will be 2-4 pm, Sunday, December 15, and Funeral Service will be 1:30 pm, Monday December 16, both at Broadway Mortuary. Interment to follow at Waco Cemetery in Waco, KS. She was preceded in death by parents, Samuel and Wilma Eaton; and sister, Glenda Nichols....