Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

John Shofe, Jr.

John Shofe, Jr.

Mar 26, 2019

Shofe, Jr., John E., 85, formerly of Hillsboro, KS, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019. John was preceded in death by his parents, John, Sr. and Irene Shofe, and one sister. Survivors include his wife, Elsa Shofe; sons, John Shofe III, Tom Shofe, and David Shofe (Sharon); sister, Irene Patton; grandchildren, Jennifer, Aaron, and Trevor. Family Visitation, 6-8 pm,...

Charlene Grosvenor

Charlene Grosvenor

Mar 22, 2019

Grosvenor, Charlene "Charlie" Lucille, 74, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, March 22, 2019. Memorial Service will be 2 pm, Tuesday, March 26th at Broadway Mortuary. A memorial has been established with Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside St. Wichita, KS 67219. Services by Broadway Mortuary.

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Bobby Journagan

Bobby Journagan

Mar 22, 2019

Journagan, Bobby Lee 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 22, 2019. A Memorial Service will be 1:30 pm, Saturday at Immanuel Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by parents, Loy & Gladys Journagan; wife, Audra Ann Journagan; brothers, Carl and Bill Journagan; and sister, Maxine Johnson. Survivors include his loving wife, Marabeth (Cheatum)...

Charles Stockton

Charles Stockton

Mar 19, 2019

Charles (Bud) D. Stockton, age 90, of Wichita, KS went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at 2:52 P.M. on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at his home in Wichita, KS. He was born on April 21, 1928 in Valier, Illinois, the son of George R. and Mary A. Stockton. He attended and graduated from Knoxville...

Dr. James Mershon

Dr. James Mershon

Mar 19, 2019

Dr. James C. Mershon , 81, beloved husband and father, entered eternal life on March 19, 2019 in Wichita, KS. Born on Dec. 18, 1937 to Dr. Clinton and Constance Mershon in Des Moines, IA, Jim graduated high school in Adel, IA, then went to the University of Iowa where he completed undergraduate studies and medical school...

Jeanette McCombs

Jeanette McCombs

Mar 18, 2019

A very full earthly life of Mrs. Jeanette Nora (Straub) McCombs came to an end at the age of 86 on Monday, March 18th, 2019, in Wichita, Kansas. Her life began on November 20, 1932 in the city of St. Louis, Missouri when she was born to her parents Charles Edward Leroy Straub and Effie Marie (Fahland) Straub.

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Alice Piper

Alice Piper

Mar 16, 2019

Alice Evelyn (Caler) Piper, age 91, died Saturday, March 16, 2019. She was born along with a twin brother, Arden, October 5, 1927 in Springdale, AR. She taught 2nd and 3rd grades in USD 259 schools for 28 years. She was a longtime member of West Side Baptist Church and a lifetime member of the Wichita Gem and Mineral...

Gene Haury

Gene Haury

Mar 14, 2019

Haury, Gene Arlen, 87, beloved husband and father, was promoted from this life March 14, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK to Willard A. Haury and Mary Elizabeth Auernheimer. He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother Willard “Bill” Haury, and a sister Margy Haury. Gene is survived by his...

Kenneth "Kenny" Piper

Kenneth "Kenny" Piper

Mar 14, 2019

Kenneth Vance "Kenny" Piper, 29, Spirit Employee, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Wednesday, Funeral Service 2:00pm, Thursday, both at Broadway Mortuary. Preceded in death by grandparents, Valentino and Katie Buffalohead and Olivia Piper. Survivors include Parents, Jerry and Janell Piper; grandfather, Kenneth Piper; son, Elan; daughters, Trinity, Allyson and Amya; sisters, Casey (Jeffery Merry) Piper and...

Douglas Richardson

Douglas Richardson

Mar 12, 2019

Douglas Mitchell Richardson, 77, retired Aircraft Marketing Director, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019. No services are scheduled at this time. Douglas is survived by his wife, Beverly Richardson; sons, Jeff Richardson, Travis McGee, and Todd McGee; daughter, Teri Farha; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Share condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com. Arrangements by Broadway Mortuary.

Gary Poore

Gary Poore

Mar 11, 2019

Poore, Gary L., 75, passed away March 11, 2019. Dearly loved by; children Chandler (Reina) Poore, Taylor (Matt) Spalding, and Hayes Poore; grandchildren Elliot, Gabriella, and Charles (Poore) and Lincoln and Stratton (Spalding); his sister Judy (Randy) Turner and Rosemary Davenport, his companion of 13 years. He was proceeded in death by his wife of 22 years Patricia (Edminster)...

Charles Larson

Charles Larson

Mar 11, 2019

Charles E. Larson, 88, retired Mail Clerk and Navy Korean War Veteran, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019. Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Larson; son, Larry Larson; daughter, Tammy Sue Larson; and parents, Lucian and Opal Larson. Survivors include his son, Kenneth Larson (MaryKay) and grandchildren, Steve, Jon, Hannah, Seth, and Noah. Family Visitation, 6-8...

Isiah Tsimonjela

Isiah Tsimonjela

Mar 10, 2019

Tsimonjela, Isiah I., 29, passed away March 10, 2019. Funeral Service will be 11:00 am, Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway, Wichita, KS. He was preceded in death by father, Abel Tsimonjela; grandmother, Oretha Faust; sister, Gloria Tsimonjela; and brother, Titus Tsimonjela. Survivors include mothers, Gladys Tsimonjela and Linda Crenshaw; brothers, Sidney (Erica) Tsimonjela and...

M. Jack Burnett

M. Jack Burnett

Mar 9, 2019

M. Jack Burnett, 92, retired District Fire Chief with the Wichita Fire Dept., passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019. Jack was preceded in death by his son, Gary Burnett; daughter, Jackie Veatch; grandchild-in-law, Jennifer Veatch; parents, and three siblings. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Burnett; brother, Clifford Burnett; son-in-law, Tom Veatch (Carol); grandchildren, Adrian Veatch, Aaron Veatch (Vickie), Carrie...

Patrick Thiessen

Patrick Thiessen

Mar 7, 2019

Patrick Henry (Pat) Thiessen,  was born in Hutchinson, Kansas, on February 5, 1928 to Henry Wipf Thiessen and Pauline Unruh Thiessen. Patrick had one older sister, Lillian. (Lillian married Robert D. Love) Pat was an active member of Boy Scout Troop #1 in Hutchinson from the beginning of its organization. Under the mentorship of Lewis Oswald, he achieved the rank of...

Donald Lively

Donald Lively

Mar 6, 2019

Lively, Donald F., 85, retired Beechcraft Security Officer, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Don was a U.S. Army Veteran and served during the Korean War. Graveside service 2:00pm, Wednesday, Greenwood Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his wife Helen, son Kent Lively, son-in-law Joe Prichard and great-grandson Dylan. Survivors include his daughters, Lorna Prichard and Lynda and...

Shirley Haley

Shirley Haley

Mar 5, 2019

Haley, Shirley , 84, loving mother, grandmother and friend, died March 5, 2019. She was born to the late Hilary and Ruth Hawkins of Axtell, Kansas. Shirley was raised on a farm and was active in 4-H and the Methodist Church. She moved to Topeka, Kansas after graduating from high school. Shirley attended business school and later...

Delores Jabara

Delores Jabara

Mar 4, 2019

Jabara, Delores M.,86, passed away March 4, 2019. Memorial Service will be 3:00 pm, Monday at Broadway Mortuary. She was preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Katherine Abraham; and sisters, Phyllis Mannering and Hedda Abraham. Survivors include children, Steven Jabara, Zaina (Jeff) Brown, and Jeffry Jabara; brother, N.J. Abraham; grandchildren, Victoria, Jocelyn, and Kadin; great-grandchild, Owyn; and numerous...

Jewel Watsabaugh

Jewel Watsabaugh

Mar 4, 2019

Watsabaugh, Jewel L., 86, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019. Jewel was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Watsabaugh and parents, Todd and Hazel Bigelow. Survivors include her children, Mark Watsabaugh, Steven Watsabaugh, David Watsabaugh, Joan Popkowski (Steve), and Jan Watsabaugh; sister, Naomi Heath; and several granddogs and grandcats. Memorial Service, 2 pm, Saturday, March 23, at Immanuel...

James Enix, Jr.

James Enix, Jr.

Mar 4, 2019

James "Jim" Robert Enix, Jr. (81) of Wichita, Kansas passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019.  He was born on Easter Sunday, March 28, 1937 in Cherokee, Oklahoma to James Robert Enix, Sr., and Alma Hodges Enix. He married Ann Cochran on August 15, 1959 in Gould, Oklahoma for 59 wonderful years. The youngest of 4 children, he was...