Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

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...

Rev. Jack Tomman

Rev. Jack Tomman

Jun 28, 2019

Tomman, Jack L., 90, retired Minister and Navy Veteran, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019. He was preceded in death by parents, Otto and Blanche Tomman; and beloved wife, Dorothy Tomman. Survivors include great-nephew, Jared Townsend; dear friend, Diana Thomi; and numerous family members. A memorial has been establishe with Victory in the Valley.

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Bruce Lutz

Bruce Lutz

Jun 28, 2019

On the evening of June 28, 2019 Bruce Leo Lutz, age 67, was tragically killed in a plane crash in Hiawatha, KS.  Bruce was born on August 7, 1951 in Boonville, MO, the son of Leo & Jean Lutz. Bruce graduated from Tipton High School in 1969. He attended the University of Rolla, and went on to graduate from...

Loretta Cummings

Loretta Cummings

Jun 23, 2019

Cummings, Loretta “Sunny”, 81, retired Auditor for Midwest Service Bureau, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019. Visitation with family will be 6-8 pm, Wednesday, June 26, at Broadway Mortuary and Funeral Service will be 1 pm, Thursday, June 27, at Summit Church. Interment to follow at 4:30 pm, at Toronto Cemetery in Toronto, KS. She was preceded in death by...

Beda Barnett

Beda Barnett

Jun 22, 2019

Beda Barnett, 43, born February 21, 1976 in Ulysses, KS, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019 in Dallas, TX. Survivors include her spouse, Stacey Barnett; parents, Mariano and Enedina Garcia; brothers, Omero Garcia and Mariano Garcia; sister, Norma Hinton and her beloved pets, Rico, Casper and Prince.

Diego Chavez-Martinez

Diego Chavez-Martinez

Jun 20, 2019

Ángel de mi guarda, dulce compañía, no me desampares, ni de noche ni de día, no me dejes solo, que me perdería, hasta que me pongas, en paz y alegría, con todos los santos, Jesús y María, te doy el corazón y el alma mía que son mas tuyos que míos. Amen.

Loren Winders

Loren Winders

Jun 20, 2019

Winders, Loren , 98, loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, died June 20, 2019. Visitation with family, 6:00-8:00 pm, Friday, June 28th, at Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service, 10:00 am, Saturday, June 29th, at Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Loren was born on June 22, 1920 in Wichita, Kansas. He graduated in 1938 from Wichita East High School. Following...

Barbara Grier

Barbara Grier

Jun 19, 2019

Grier, Barbara E., 86, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Gayle Grier; parents, Luther and Hattie Thetford; brothers, Harmon and Winford Thetford; and sister, Lenora Calhoun. Survivors include her son Roger Grier (Brenda); brother, Weldon Thetford; and grandchildren, Alixandria, Nicholas, and Jarrett. Family Visitation, 2-4 pm, Sunday, June 23, at Broadway...

Loretta Howell

Loretta Howell

Jun 17, 2019

Howell, Loretta Mae (Tyson), 89, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019. Loretta was born to Arthur and Bessie Tyson in Haysville, KS on March 30, 1930. Preceding her in death were her parents; her sister, Virginia Clark; sister-in-law, Mary K. Tyson; and her two sons, Michael and Randy Howell. Loretta is survived by her daughter, Kathleen McEntire (Kent); brother,...

Virginia "Ginny" Libel

Virginia "Ginny" Libel

Jun 13, 2019

Virginia Dawn Libel, age 83, went to meet her Lord on Thursday, June 13, 2019. Virginia was born July 30, 1935, in Colwich, Kansas. Shortly after graduating high school at the age of 17, she and Herman Libel were married on June 21, 1953. They welcomed their first child, Paul, in 1956, Nancy in 1958, Chris in 1960 and...

Donald Coleman

Donald Coleman

Jun 12, 2019

Donald Earl Coleman, 69, retired Tile Installer, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Family services will be held. Preceded in death by wife, Judith Coleman; parents, Cecil and Anita Coleman; daughter, Donna Ann Coleman; brother, Robert Moore and sisters, Anita Keller and Karen Coleman. Survivors include, sons, Kirk (Karen) Coleman and Kenneth (Tammy) Coleman; brothers, Jack Moore and Richard...

Steven Talbott

Steven Talbott

Jun 12, 2019

Steven Leslie Talbott, 62, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Steven was preceded in death by his step-father, James Waylon Fales. Survivors include his wife, Robin Talbott; children, Steven Nicklaus Talbott (Amber) and Ashley Goldie Renee (Talbott) Sanchez (Todd); parents, Norman Talbott (Cheryl), and Marva Fales; siblings, Brad Talbott, Dawn Romero, Scott Talbott, and Jim Fales, Jr.; grandchildren, Bailey...