Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

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...

Sandra "Sandy" Peer

Sandra "Sandy" Peer

Jul 18, 2019

Sandra “Sandy” K. Becker Peer, 66, was born March 5, 1953, in McPherson Kansas. She saw Jesus face-to-face on July 18, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Rodney, of 46 years, two daughters Melissa (Brian) Scapa of Wichita and Katie (Eric) Agard of Wichita, and 12 grandchildren: Nicolas Scapa, Elliana Scapa, Caleb Scapa, Jacob Scapa, Elaina Agard, Jonathan...

John Black

John Black

Jul 17, 2019

Black, John M. "Mike", 79, former Boeing Aircraft Mechanic, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Private Services. Mike was a fantastic bowler, as was his dad, John, Jr. and his uncle, Jimmy Black. God has a pro bowling team in Heaven now. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Black, Jr. and Mildred Baessler. Survivors include his...

Dr. Curtis Drevets

Dr. Curtis Drevets

Jul 17, 2019

Drevets, Dr. Curtis C., 89, of Wichita, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 17, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his brother Stan of Salina, KS and is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Jody, sister Margaret (Williams) of Sacramento, CA, three sons, Dr. Wayne (Michele) of Rancho Santa Fe, CA, Dr....

Jim Bupp, Sr.

Jim Bupp, Sr.

Jul 16, 2019

Bupp, Sr., Jim L., 75, twenty-one year Air Force Veteran, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2019. He was preceded in death by beloved wife, Bonnie Bupp; parents, Harry and Cornelia Bupp; and brother, Jerry Bupp. Survivors include sons, Jimmy Bupp, Jr. and David (Tara) Bupp; daughter, Elana Bupp; brother, Phil (Debbie) Bupp; sisters, Janice Murry-Free and Mary Ann Thurston;...

Elsy Puente Garcia

Elsy Puente Garcia

Jul 16, 2019

Puente, Elsy, 25, falleció el martes, 16 de julio de 2019. Sobrevivientes incluye a sus padres, Ruben Osiel Puente Ozuna y Elida Garcia Barron; hijos, Tirzo Martinez, Josue Contreras y Izak Contreras; hija, Elsy Contreras; hermano, Ruben Puente; y hermanas, Dennys Puente, Aliyah Puente y Nelly Puente. Visitacion con la familia será de 4-8 pm, el jueves, 25 de julio,...

Gary Hefley

Gary Hefley

Jul 16, 2019

Gary Hefley born on August 19, 1938 in Ann Arbor Michigan to Ted and Beatrice Hefley. He was married to the love of his life, Gayla Bashor Hefley on July 3, 1957 at Cheney United Methodist Church. Together they had a daughter Teri and son Chris. He began his young life as a farmer with his dad. He also began...

Eva Jacot

Eva Jacot

Jul 15, 2019

Jacot, Eva Marie, 85, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 in Derby, KS. Eva was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved her family and the Lord Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Paul Jacot; parents, Ernest and Eva Condon; and brothers, Ernest Condon, Jr. and Jimmy Condon. Survivors include her children,...

Bill Phillips

Bill Phillips

Jul 13, 2019

Phillips, Bill R., 74, former owner of Mid America Auto Auction, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019 in his home. He is survived by his sons, Brad and Brook Phillips; mother, Odelia Phillips; sisters, Barbara Love, Betty Stiles, Rayma Lamunyon and Debi Barlow; brothers, Kenny and Mike Phillips; and 9 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by sister, Treva...

Derrick Bray

Derrick Bray

Jul 11, 2019

Bray, Derrick Michael, 46, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019. Private family service will be held. He was preceded in death by father, Daniel Bray. Survivors include his mother, Sharon Mead; sons, Steven and Sidney Bray; daughter, Danielle Bray; brother, Jeff (Katharine) Bray; nephew, Jacy; and niece, Butterfly. Share condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com. Broadway Mortuary.

Lucy Young

Lucy Young

Jul 8, 2019

Lucy B. (Turner) Young, 90, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019. She was the sixth of ten children born to Otto and Ethel Turner, in Turner, MO. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles E. Young, five brothers and one sister. She is survived by son Tony (Claire) Young of Newton and daughter Angela (Kevin) Sutcliffe of...

Dorothy Barnes

Dorothy Barnes

Jul 8, 2019

Barnes, Dorothy, 72, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019. No Services. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Glen W. Barnes. Survivors include her children, Cindy C. Shroth and Julie A. Carney of Wichita, KS, Steve Barnes of Asotin, WA, Glenn Barnes, Jr. of Beaumont, TX, and Kathy Moser of Millington, TN; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary...

Efrén Rodríguez Lujan

Efrén Rodríguez Lujan

Jul 3, 2019

Efrén Rodríguez Lujan, 78, falleció el miércoles, 3 de julio de 2019. Su esposa, Luz Bencomo; hijo, Manuel Rodríguez; hija, Hilda Rodríguez; hermano, Gilberto Rodríguez; hermanas, Delia, Consuelo, Ramona, María, Socorro, Carmen y Esperanza Rodríguez; siete nietos; y quince bisnietos. Velorio y recitación del santo rosario será de 4-8 pm, el martes, 9 de julio, en la Funeraria Broadway....

Jonathan Romain

Jonathan Romain

Jul 1, 2019

Romain, Jonathan E., 65, retired USD 259 Teacher, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019. Memorial Service will be 4 pm, Wednesday, July 10, at University Congregational Church. He was preceded in death by parents, Edward and Charlotte Romain. Survivors include his beloved wife, Julia Romain; son, Andrew Romain; daughter, Anne Romain; brothers, Dr. Mark (Clare) Romain and Peter (Lisa) Romain;...

Kathryn Lowry

Kathryn Lowry

Jun 28, 2019

Lowry, Kathryn Sue "Kathy", 60, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019, after a seven year battle with ALS. Kathy worked for Aero-Mach Labs and NCR. She was a lifetime member of Linwood Church of the Nazarene and Woodland Lakes Community Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tomie Lowry; parents, Truitt and Julia Owens; and brother, Terry...