Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Alan "Foster" Smith

Alan "Foster" Smith

Aug 16, 2019

Smith, Alan “Foster” died on Friday, August 16 in Wichita, KS. Foster was born on June 10, 1949 to Gaylord and Ramona (Custer) Smith. A graduate of Southeast High School during the time of the Vietnam War, he joined R.O.T.C. at Wichita State, from where he graduated. On June 3, 1972 Foster married Kathleen Youngers and they...

Virginia Montgomery

Virginia Montgomery

Aug 15, 2019

Sue Mathews was born March 13, 1934 to Clifford Mathews and Julia Dillingham Mathews on a family farm near Douglas, Oklahoma. At the age of two, the family moved from a farm near Waukomis, Oklahoma, to a farm North of Cherokee, Oklahoma. At the age of four, she was blessed with a brother Don, who she loved to tease...

Loyd Williams

Loyd Williams

Aug 13, 2019

Williams, Loyd Ray, 79, retired Boeing Jig Builder, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Loyd was born on May 29th, 1940 in McDowell, Missouri and graduated from Purdy (MO) High School. Loyd was a life-long member of the Machinists Union at Boeing.  He enjoyed Ham and CB Radios and was an active member of the Boeing Employees Amateur Radio...

Kimberly Moore

Kimberly Moore

Aug 13, 2019

Moore, Kimberly, 47, Healthcare CNA, was born on September 20, 1971 and passed away on August 13, 2019. Memorial Service will be 10 AM, Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Douglas Avenue Assembly of God, 4501 West Douglas Avenue, Wichita, Kansas.  She was preceded in death by parents, Irvin Kadrmas and Martha Kostelecky Kadrmas; sister, Geraldine Kadrmas; son, Anton Moore...

Paul Peterson

Paul Peterson

Aug 12, 2019

Peterson, Paul Patrick, 45, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019. Paul is survived by his parents, Ronald and Victorina Peterson; brother, Ron Peterson; grandmother, Mina Peterson; niece, Victorya Peterson; several cousins and friends. A Celebration of Paul's life will be held at 10:30 am, Monday, August 19, at Pleasant Valley Church of Christ, 3317 N. Amidon. Share condolences at...

Tiahna Hernandez-Clark

Tiahna Hernandez-Clark

Aug 12, 2019

Tiahna Reis Hernandez-Clark, 21, Administrative Assistant at Central Community Church, passed on to her Heavenly home, Monday, August 12, 2019, surrounded by her family and friends. Visitation 6:00-8:00pm, Friday, August 16, Funeral Service 10:00am, Saturday, August 17, both at Central Community Church. Preceded in death by her great-grandparents and her grandparents, Lewis G. Hernandez and Debbie Sperry. Survivors include,...

Larry Jantz

Larry Jantz

Aug 3, 2019

Jantz, Larry D., 80, passed from this life to his Heavenly home on Saturday, August 3, 2019. Larry was a Machinist for Blanchat Machine for 16 years and spent 20 years at Boeing before retiring in 2001. He enjoyed serving and attending at NewSpring Church. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was committed to his daily exercise...

Ron Martin

Ron Martin

Jul 31, 2019

Martin, Ron, 72, retired Building Engineer for USD 259, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019. Memorial service, 1:30 pm, Thursday, August 8, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Ron is survived by his wife, Pat Martin; children, Ronnie Martin, Chad Martin, Paul Lindman, Heather McIntire, and Shila Groth (Robert); sister, Vickie Rains (Ron); 26 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He...

Dennis Sparkman, Sr.

Dennis Sparkman, Sr.

Jul 30, 2019

Sparkman, Dennis Ray Sr., 76, passed away July 30, 2019. A Memorial Service will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Broadway Mortuary. He was preceded in death by parents, Roy and Mildred; and sister, Joann. Survivors include loving wife, Linda Sparkman; sons, Rick Sparkman, Dennis (Crystal) Sparkman; daughter, Tammy (Kevin) LaGrange; brother, Mike Sparkman; sister, Judy (Lee);...

Robert Clark

Robert Clark

Jul 28, 2019

Robert J. Clark, 75, was taken home by angels, Sunday July 28, 2019. Celebration of Life, 4:00pm, Wednesday, July 31, 2019, First MB Church Event Room, 8000 W. 21st. Robert was born in Wichita, KS to Iona and Berkley Clark on July 7, 1944 growing up in Augusta, KS. He was employed at Cessna, Beech and for several decades...

Robert "Rob" Skoumal

Robert "Rob" Skoumal

Jul 27, 2019

Robert "Rob" Steven Skoumal, 55, Engineer and retired Army and Air National Guard Veteran, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019. Memorial Service 10:00am, Wednesday, Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Preceded In death by his mother, Marianne, survivors include his father, George Skoumal; daughters, Heather (Phillip) Wright, Hollie (Cody) Holtzinger and Jamie Skoumal; brother, Jeffrey Skoumal; sister, Kelly (Bruce) Tieves and 3...

Ingeborg Sullivan

Ingeborg Sullivan

Jul 26, 2019

Ingeborg Sullivan, 89, retired USD 259 Parent Involvement Worker, passed away Friday, July 26, 2019. Memorial service 10:30am, Saturday, Woodridge Christian Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Karl and Marie Mueller, survivors include her companion, Eugene Diller; son, Frank Sullivan; daughters, Lenora Winett, Michelle Sullivan (Tim Reynolds) and Marcelle (Martin) Hoisington; grandchildren, Rona, Aaron, Lisa, Andrea, Blake, Logan,...

Stephen Lanterman

Stephen Lanterman

Jul 25, 2019

Stephen E. Lanterman (70) passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019.  Steve was born July 15, 1949, to Earl and Edna Lanterman.  A graduate of Salina Central High School in 1967, he attended Fort Hays State University where he met his wife Mary.  Married on June 3, 1972, they had two sons, Stephen Douglas Lanterman (wife Kimberly) and Mark...

Lawrence Reeser

Lawrence Reeser

Jul 25, 2019

Lawrence F. Reeser, 86, retired Wichita Ford Tractor Co., Mechanic, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019. Funeral Service 10:30am, Tuesday, Broadway Mortuary. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Preceded in death by his wife, Deloris Y. (Graves) Reeser; his parents and 5 siblings. Survivors include sons, Leonard (Gayle) and Stan (Miscy) Reeser; daughters, Sharon (Jack) Stone...

Earl Arnce

Earl Arnce

Jul 23, 2019

Arnce, Earl Weston, 88, retired Boeing and Kice Mfg. Tool and Die Maker, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019. Visitation 12:30pm, Friday, July 26, 2019, Broadway Mortuary. Graveside Service 2:30pm, Friday, July 26, 2019, Greenwood Cemetery. Preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Jeanne, survivors include sons, Jim (Stephanie) and Tim (Elizabeth) Arnce; daughter, Kathy Stuewe; 4 grandchildren and...

Linda Wilson

Linda Wilson

Jul 23, 2019

Wilson, Linda Lou, 63, passed away at her home on July 23, 2019. A Memorial Service will be Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 11:00 am at the Central Avenue United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, George McCadden and Margie Owenby; father-in-law, Walt Wilson; mother-in-law, Madeline Wilson; and brother-in-law, James Wilson. Survivors include her loving husband,...

Joyce Chandler

Joyce Chandler

Jul 20, 2019

Chandler, Joyce W., 73, loving wife, mother, and grandmother who always found joy in serving others, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Merle and Vivian Wall. Survivors include her husband, Rodney Chandler; children, Lisa Wistuba (Steve) and Trent Richmond (Stacy); step-children, Sharon, Richard, and Camille Chandler; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Memorial Service, 10 am,...

Bobby Beverage

Bobby Beverage

Jul 19, 2019

Beverage, Bobby D., 83, retired Boeing aircraft paint supervisor, passed away July 19, 2019. Visitation 6-8:00 pm, Wednesday, Funeral Service 1:00 pm Thursday both at Broadway Mortuary. Graveside service 1:00 pm, Friday, Resthaven Cemetery, Trenton, MO. Preceded in death by parents, Cleveland and Katherine Beverage and loving wife, Hildred Beverage. Survivors include sons, Ricky D. (Cathy) and Cleveland M....

Mary Smith

Mary Smith

Jul 19, 2019

Smith, Mary L., 87, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019. Mary was preceded in death by her first and second husband, Carl Roberts and John Smith. She is survived by her two children, Carla Hand and Dave Roberts, along with three grandchildren. Memorial Service, 10 am, Wednesday, July 24, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. In lieu of flowers, donations...

Edward Starkey

Edward Starkey

Jul 18, 2019

Edward Lewis Starkey, 78, passed away July 18, 2019. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, July 29, 2019 at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church in Wichita Kansas. Ed was born on February 11, 1941 in Enid, Oklahoma to Ernest and Julia Smith.  At 6 years old, he was adopted by his stepfather Victor Starkey.  He...