Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

May 29, 2019

Thompson, David B., 48, passed away May 29, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Herschel Thompson. Survivors include his mother, Judy Thompson; children, Inessa Shrimplin and Herschel Thompson; step-children, Jenifer Greenemeyer, Xzaiver Baughn, and Zaine Baughn; brothers, Michael and Ginger Thompson, Dean Thompson, and Steve and Carla Thompson; and 7 grandchildren. Services are pending at this...

May 29, 2019

Brown, Noretha Sue, 77, retired Nurse, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Funeral Service 10:30am, Monday, First Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow at White Chapel Cemetery. Preceded in death by husband, Reed Brown and parents, Robert and Mary Ellen Gates. Survivors include sons, Merlin Leon (Reena) Splane, Jr, and Glenn W. (Paulette) Splane; brother, Larry M. (Renae)...

May 28, 2019

Releford , Daniel “Dan” R. Sr., 70, passed away May 28, 2019. Services are pending at this time. Preceded in death by parents, Donald and Sarah Releford, and sister, Donna Sue Jackson. Survivors include his loving wife, Ruby "Katie" Releford; children, Debra Joe, Daniel Releford, Jr., and Steven (Tammie) Releford; sister, Mary Jane (Jerry) Aldrich; grandchildren, Danyelle (Chase) Stough,...

May 28, 2019

Marilyn Kaye Christian, 84, retired Registered Nurse, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019. Funeral Service 2:00pm, Friday, Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Graveside service will be at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, CA. Preceded in death by husband, Raymond Henry Christian and step-son, Bill Christian. Survivors, son, Kendall (Pam) Christian; 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Memorials to Youth Horizons, 1601 E....

May 27, 2019

Wentz, John Rollin, 56, passed away Monday, May 27, 2019. Memorial Service will be 2 pm, Saturday, June 8, at Glorious Bible Church, 1001 N. West St. He was preceded in death by father, Chris Wentz; and brother, Chris Wentz. Survivors include beloved wife, Crystal Wentz; daughters, Vanessa (Rob) and Crysta Wentz; mother, Betty Gann; brothers, Mike (Julie) and...

May 26, 2019

Palmer, George Michael, 60, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019. Visitation with family will be 6-8 pm, Monday, June 3, and Funeral Service will be 10:30 am, Tuesday, June 4, both at Broadway Mortuary. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Palmer. Survivors include his beloved wife, Christina Aramburu Palmer; mother, Zuba Palmer; sons, Sean “Sapo” (Nicole)...

May 26, 2019

Marling, Elvinia Frances (Cooper), 65, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019. Frances was preceded in death by her brother, Leo Wayne Cooper and sister, Virginia Donnie Cooper. Survivors include her children, Jason Talbott, Stacy Lopez, Jeremy Talbott, and Sara Lynne Talbott; siblings, Patsy Cooper, Robert Cooper, Roy cooper, Ruth Kiker, Karen Miles, and Sharon Ashley; 5 grandchildren and 4...

May 25, 2019

Roush, Carl Wayne, passed from this life into his heavenly home on May 25, 2019. He was born October 29, 1949 in Caldwell, KS to Vernon & Janell (Triplett) Roush. He married Kathy Clarke July 20, 1974. They had 2 children: David (Sarah) Roush and Amy (James) Mathis. Carl had 6 grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings,...

May 24, 2019

Forker, Sharon S. “Susie” Stout, age 81, of Leawood, KS, formerly of Wichita, KS, slipped her earthly form on Monday, May 13th, 2019. She left behind a multitude of grateful and loving family and friends. Susie is survived by her loving husband, Alan Forker, for whom she expressed her love daily over their 59-year marriage. She is also survived...

May 24, 2019

Cattrell, Betty Jane, 92 retired Haysville City Librarian, passed away May 24, 2019. She was born in Wichita on the 27th of February, 1927. As a child, her family moved about the country while her dad sought employment to provide for his family of six. They finally settled back in Wichita where Betty graduated from East High School. In...

May 23, 2019

Virginia (Ginger) Farley French, born November 12, 1952, passed away peacefully at home May 23, 2019.  She bravely battled numerous health issues for many years.  Ginger lived a life of faith and is now wrapped in the arms of Jesus and her loving family who predeceased her.  Born in New Jersey, she grew up in Omaha, Nebraska,...

May 20, 2019

McGovern, L.W. “Chuck”, 86, Army Ranger Special Forces Korean Veteran and retired Superintendent of various school districts, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019. Memorial Service will be 3 pm, Friday, May 31st, at Central Christian Church. He was preceded in death by parents, Terrence and Alma McGovern, and brother, Terry McGovern. Survivors include his beloved wife, June McGovern; sons,...

May 19, 2019

Jeanneane May Hall passed from this life to eternity to be with her Father in Heaven May 19, 2019. Jeanneane was born on February 25, 1935 to Glen and Jeannette Johnston. She spent her early years in Kingfisher, Oklahoma where she spent many happy hours with her mother and friends. She moved to Wichita in 1947, when...

May 15, 2019

Larose, Bonnie F., 67, die hard WSU Shocker fan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Wesley Medical Center after a long and courageous battle with Stage 4 lung cancer. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Henry and Doris Neithinger; father, Carl H. Neithinger; stepmother, Rosa Neithinger; brother, Ron Neithinger Sr.; grandson, Kyle Miller and...

May 15, 2019

Ryan, James Russell, 59, passed away May 15, 2019. Memorial Service will be 1:00 pm, Tuesday at Broadway Mortuary. He was preceded in death by father, James Stupps. Survivors include mother, Nancy (Gene) Rollins; son, Adam Thompson; and brother, Robert Ryan. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Broadway Mortuary.

May 15, 2019

Hostetler, Les , 88, retired Sedgwick County Zoning Inspector and co-owner of Insurors, Inc., died May 15, 2019. Memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, May 20, at Presbyterian Manor. Les is survived by his wife of 68 years, Wanda Hostetler; son, Michael Hostetler (Sharon Sikes) and grandson, Benjamin Hostetler. Les, a 33rd degree Scottish...

May 15, 2019

Fructuoso (Fred) Horacio Trujillo

Fred H. Trujillo , 84, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away May 15, 2019.  He was born December 31, 1934 to Gregorio Trujillo and Tomacita V. (Gonzales) Trujillo at Sapello, New Mexico.  Fred also lived in Bristol, CO, Ordway, CO, Johnson, KS and lived his final years in Wichita, KS....

May 15, 2019

Baughman, John Michael, 62, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Memorial Service will be 2 pm, Friday, May 24, at Broadway Mortuary. He was preceded in death by parents, Bill and Mary Baughman; and sister, Kathy Baughman. Survivors include daughter, Shandria High; granddaughter, Kyaira San Miguel; partner, Shela Shank; and best friend, Kent Coulter. Share condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com. Services by...

May 13, 2019

Reba Moren, ​92, retired U.S. Postal Service, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Friday, Funeral Service 1:30pm, Saturday, both at Broadway Mortuary. Preceded in death by husband, Wilford, survivors include, son, Kevin (Roxanne) Moren; daughters, Bonita (John) Volz and Deborah (Orlando) Linares; grandchildren, Stephanie, Sean, Tiffany, Cameron, Spenser, Corbin and 5 great-grandchildren. Memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association....

May 12, 2019

Molzahn, Janine Kay, 59, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019. Funeral Service will be 10 am, Monday, May 20, at Broadway Mortuary. Interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery. She was preceded in death by father, Jay Dean Molzahn. Survivors include her mother, Yvonne Molzahn; daughter, Desiree (John) Nielsen; brother, David (Carrol) Molzahn, sister Rinda Evans; and six grandchildren. Share...