Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Clint Raulsten
Feb 11, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of Clint Raulsten, 44, beloved husband, father, son, and friend, who left us far too soon on February 11, 2026. He was born in Great Bend, KS, to Jim and Margo. The family lived there until 1994, followed by a short move to Derby, KS, and finally Wichita, where they...
Cheryl Sue Paul
Feb 10, 2026
Cheryl Sue Paul, 73, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Visitation with family present, will be held from 6-8 pm, Friday, Feb. 13, and Celebration of Life Service, 1:30 pm, Saturday, Feb. 14, both at Cozine Life Events Center, 11500 E. 21st St. N., Wichita, KS. A Committal Ceremony will follow the service at Kensington Gardens at the same...
Diana Woolbright
Feb 7, 2026
Diana K. Woolbright, 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her daughters, on February 7, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas.
Diana began her career in mortgage servicing with Wichita Federal Savings and Loan in 1982, where she worked for many years before taking early retirement in the early 2000s. Later in life, she joined Scholfield Honda, where she worked as a document scanner...
Janet Scott Nez
Feb 7, 2026
Janet Scott Nez was born on December 7, 1944, in Winslow, Arizona, and passed away on February 7, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. She lived a life rooted in faith, service, and love for family and community. Janet was known for her gentle spirit, quiet strength, and the way she made others feel welcomed and cared for. She was the heart...
Dick Guthridge
Feb 6, 2026
Ditmar “Dick” Guthridge, 77, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026 in his family home.
Dick was born on March 2, 1948, in Wichita, KS to his parents Clifford and Joyce Guthridge. As a child, he spent countless summers building and sailing boats with his grandfather, “Popo Swenson,” who instilled in him a love of family, adventure, and laughter. Dick proudly...
Glenda L. Burkett
Feb 4, 2026
Glenda L. Burkett, 65, retired, was born June 20, 1960, to Dale O. and Alberta I. (Maricle) Burkett in Salina, KS. She died February 4, 2026, in Wichita, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Alberta; sister, Diane M. Burkett; and brother-in-law, Michael B. Downing. She is survived by siblings, Janice A. Martens, Alice I. Downing,...
Michael Joseph Sanders
Feb 4, 2026
Michael J. Sanders, age 73, of Wichita, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Mike was born in Hays, Kansas, on November 8, 1952, to Arthur and Charlotte Sanders.
Mike graduated from Wichita South High in 1970. He made some lifelong friends, who insisted on calling him Freddy-many who knew Mike in high school and beyond were unaware that Michael was...
Gerald Heinrich
Feb 3, 2026
Gerald Heinrich passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, integrity, and quiet strength. He was a loyal friend and someone whose steady presence brought comfort to those around him. No services are scheduled at this time.
Gerald was exceptionally gifted in building and restoring hot rods, body work, and mechanical craftsmanship. His hands could turn raw metal and worn...
Gail Agnes Rudberg
Feb 3, 2026
Gail Agnes Rudberg passed away of natural causes February 3, 2026 at Larksfield Place Skilled Nursing, Wichita, Kansas.
Gail was born in Wichita, Kansas to William and (Mildred) Bernadine Huston on July 4, 1941. She attended Wichita public schools and proudly graduated from Wichita East High School. Following graduation, Gail joined the United States Navy and served for 3 years. After...
Terry Dewain Buller
Feb 3, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Terry Dewain Buller
September 13, 1951 – February 3, 2026
This memorial tribute honors the life of Terry Buller, a man who loved Jesus Christ and dedicated his life to faithfully following Him. Because of his faith in Jesus Christ, Terry went to heaven to be with his Lord and Savior on February 3, 2026. While his absence is...
Christina Murphy
Feb 3, 2026
Christina Hope Murphy, age 40, of Wichita, Kansas passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 3rd, 2026. She was born in Fort Scott, Kansas, February 5, 1985, to Sandy Murphy.Christina had lived in various places in Kansas but resided in Wichita, Kansas. Christina was about as stubborn as they come, when she wanted something or had an opinion there was no...
Betty J Kramer
Feb 1, 2026
Betty J. Kramer, 100, recently of Wichita, went home to the Lord on Sunday, February 1, 2026, embraced by members of her loving family.
Betty was born on April 28, 1925 in Baileyville, Kansas to parents Leo “Pete” and Julia “Agnes” Henry. Betty attended grade school in Baileyville and graduated from Nemaha High School. Before marriage, Betty moved to Kansas City...
Shirley Ann Metz
Jan 31, 2026
Shirley Ann Metz, 91, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026. Funeral service celebrating Shirley's life will be at 10:00am, Friday, February 6, at Reformation Lutheran Church. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, Byron and Frances Cox; her loving husband, Jack Metz; and sister, Virginia Gates. She is survived by her children, Mark (Lynda) Metz, Ann (George) Higgins, Lynn...
Mark Hudson
Jan 27, 2026
Mark E. Hudson, 72, stepped into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at his home in Pratt, KS. He was the first born to Herbert E. and Marie Hudson in San Pedro, California during the time Herb was in the Army stationed at Fort Ord Military Base.In the mid 80's he came to Kerrville, Texas and...
Robert T. Thornton
Jan 27, 2026
Robert T. Thornton, 78, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. No services are planned at this time. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Hollis and Evelyn Thornton, and is survived by his wife, Christine Thornton, son, Robert Daniel Thornton (Debbie); stepchildren, Jenny Sherwood (Mike) and Michael Moss (Jennifer); grandchildren, Sam Thornton, Olivia Thornton, Marley Sherwood, Owen Sherwood,...
J. Diane Haag
Jan 26, 2026
J. Diane Haag, a cherished matriarch and beloved member of the Wichita community, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on November 12, 1944, in Memphis, Tennessee, Diane brought warmth, kindness, and an unwavering passion for life to everyone she encountered.
Diane moved to Wichita as a child where she attended Peterson Elementary before graduating...
Barbara Osborne
Jan 24, 2026
Barbara Lee Osborne, 80, passed away Saturday January 24, 2026. She was born on May 15, 1945 to parents Marion and Edith Moore. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, David Osborne; her son and daughter-in-law Patrick and Naomi Osborne; daughter and son-in-law Jennifer and Todd Attebery; brother and...
Kelly Sue Tice
Jan 24, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kelly Sue Tice, a devoted mother, beloved sister, and cherished friend, who left this world on January 24, 2026, in her hometown of Wichita, Kansas. Born on May 18, 1963, she navigated through life with an indomitable spirit, touching the lives of everyone she met.
Kelly dedicated an impressive 20...
Patricia Hysko
Jan 24, 2026
Patricia Broders Hysko passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas.
Born on November 9, 1944, in Washington, D.C., Patricia was the daughter of John and Dorothy Broders. She graduated from Shenandoah Valley Academy, a boarding school in New Market, Virginia. Her compassion and desire to care for others led her to pursue a nursing degree at Emporia...
Laura L. Amburgey
Jan 23, 2026
Laura L. Amburgey, 66, Registered Nurse, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026.
Laura was preceded in death by her husband, Jeffrey Amburgey; daughter, Katie Amburgey; parents, Richard Langholz and Claudette Langholz; and brother, Bill Langholz. She is survived by her children, Megan Raymundo and Nicholas Amburgey (Kristin); siblings, Richard Langholz, Jr., Janice Eidemiller, Julie Prather, Alice Graddy, Ward Berry, and...
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