Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Mar 3, 2019

Dinkel, James “Michael”, 53, beloved son of Jim & Mary Dinkel went home to be with our Lord on March 3, 2019. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Richard (Kim); nephews, Eric & Josh; as well as many aunts, uncles & cousins. Graveside Service will be 1:00 pm, Thursday at Kechi Cemetery. Memorials to:...

Mar 3, 2019

Adams, Collin Ray, 19, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019. Visitation with family will be 6-8 pm, Tuesday, March 12, and Funeral Service will be 10:30 am, Wednesday, March 13, both at Broadway Mortuary. Interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery. He was preceded in death by father, Jerry Adams. Survivors include mother, Shelly Adams; brother, Tyler Adams; girlfriend, Amber...

Mar 1, 2019

Hickok, Theodore V., 93, retired Boeing Civil Engineer and KU Graduate, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019. Theodore was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Adelaide Hickok and sister, Thelma Queen. Survivors include his wife, Charlene Hickok; daughters, Kathleen Hickok, Karen Tracy (Steve), Kathryn Standiford, Sharla Parkhurst (Greg), Jennifer Hinkle, and Lezlee Kinney (Greg); grandchildren, Matthew, Jordan, Morgan,...

Feb 27, 2019

Jose Alfredo Hernandez , 56, Irrigation Specialist, passed away Wed., Feb. 27, 2019. Services 11:00am, Monday, Outpouring Grace Church, 2009 W. May, Wichita. Preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl; mother, Inocencia, and brother, Javier. Survivors include daughters, Melissa (Dusty) Gouge, Ashlee (Dustin) Jones and Holly Hernandez; father, Lorenzo; brothers, Jessie, Lorenzo (Iveth) and Victor; sisters, Cathy (Bob)...

Feb 26, 2019

Norman E. Terry, born January 8th, 1944 to his parents, Paul and Odessa (Bowser) Terry. Norman taught art in Wichita Public Schools for 36 years and never missed a day of work. He received the “Teacher of the Year” award and retired in 2004. After retirement, he went on as an art consultant for the city of Wichita to...

Feb 25, 2019

Regina L. Sackreiter, 68, passed away Monday, February 25, 2019. While we could write about the many accolades received for Regina’s unique teaching style & leadership tenure with the Master Gardeners Program. We’re certain she’d rather use this space to deliver a thank you toast to all who loved her through the best & worst stops along life’s journey....

Feb 25, 2019

Zinn, Wanda Dianne, 63, passed away Monday, February 25, 2019. Memorial Service will be 2 pm, Saturday, March 2, at Glenn Park Christian Church. She was preceded in death by parents, Clio and Elizabeth Leakey; and brother, Dennis Leakey. Survivors include son, Kristopher (Jennifer) Zinn; daughter, Karlee (Adam) Goering; sister, LaDonna (Larry) Meyers; and grandchildren, Devohn Acevedo-Zinn, Makenzie Acevedo-Zinn...

Feb 24, 2019

Lesser, Janet Scafuri, 73, retired Secretary for Hospice, went to be with the Lord Sunday, February 24, 2019. Visitation with family will be 11:30 am, Wednesday, February 27 and Funeral Service will be 1:30 pm, both at Broadway Mortuary. Interment to follow at Kensington Gardens. She was preceded in death by parents, John and Betty Scafuri; and brother, Tommy...

Feb 21, 2019

Reddick, Dirk Edward, 52, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019. Private family services will be held. He was preceded in death by his father Clifford B. Reddick, Jr. Survivors include his mother, Blenda Reddick; sisters, Miscyrene (Stan) Reeser and Matrice Reddick; nieces, Lindsey (Josh) Stewart, Allie (Jordan) Marshall and Sidney (Dennis) Reeser; and numerous family memmbers and friends. Arrangements...

Feb 20, 2019

Mike was born on June, 28th 1948 in Wichita, KS to Esther Marie Hendrixson and Harold Eugene Zeiner; Mike was blessed with two fathers: his biological (own dad) who passed when Mike was merely 16 months old and Malvern Crawford whom Mike considered his dad; all of which preceded him in death. Mike served in the U.S. Airforce, ATC...

Feb 19, 2019

Collier, Dione (Mills) born in Chickasha, OK on June 11, 1966, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in Wichita, KS. A Memorial Service will be 2:00 pm, Saturday at Broadway Mortuary. At her time of death, she was surrounded by loved ones including family and friends. Dione, a graduate of Chickasha High School 1984, went...

Feb 19, 2019

David Lynn Albright, 63, Action Appliance Service Owner, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Visitation 3-5:00pm, Sunday, Funeral Service 2:00pm, Monday both at Bethany Lutheran Church. David was very active in the church and enjoyed singing in the choir at Bethany. He also enjoyed supporting his grandchildren in their various activities and traveling with his wife and their friends....

Feb 17, 2019

Reinhard E. Lies, 80, Owner of Lies Trash Service, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019. Reinhard was preceded in death by his sons, Jeremy Riley and Michael Tatro; parents, Raymond and Helen Lies; and grandchild, Robert Lies. Survivors include his wife, Deloris Lies; children, Dennis Lies (Kathryn), Linda Lies, Robert Lies, Leroy Lies, David Lies (Natasha), Cheryle Lies, Laura...

Feb 15, 2019

Dale Wayne Warkentin was born on December 14, 1936, in Red Bluff, California, son of Elmo Henry Warkentin and Sara Dorothy (Enns) Warkentin.

In January, 1943, following his sixth birthday, Dale entered first grade in Chico, California. He also began attending Child Evangelism club and one day was captivated by the flannel graph story of Jesus dying...

Feb 15, 2019

French, Loretta Lee, 86, retired 34 year Beechcraft Program Analyst, passed away Friday, February 15, 2019. Funeral Service will be 1:30 pm, Wednesday, February 20, at Hope Community Church in Andover, KS. Interment to follow at Andover Cemetery. She was preceded in death by parents, William and Willie King; and siblings, William King and Doris Dutton. Survivors include beloved...

Feb 5, 2019

Robert "Bob" Alan Abbott, 56, Southern Carlson Service Technician, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Memorial service 10:30am, Saturday, Broadway Mortuary. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Betty Abbott, survivors include his wife, Sandra; son, Michael (Danielle) Abbott; daughter, Jennifer (Sean) Simmons; sisters, Sherry (John) Germann and Cindy Clark; grandchildren, Ally and Josie Simmons and Oliver Abbott....

Feb 2, 2019

Daniel Scott "Danny" Carlisle , 50, Brake Press Operator, passed away Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Family services will be held at a later date. Preceded in death by his father, John Carlisle, survivors include his wife of 20 years, Lisa; mother, Patricia Bryan; children, Samuel, Robert and Timothy Carlisle and Jessie Siefert; sisters, Patricia Alexander, Susan Schmitz,...

Jan 31, 2019

Heffelman, Jeannie Marie, 54, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019. Memorial services to be held at a later date. Jeannie was preceded in death by her mother, Connie Mettler and stepfather, Paul Cook. Survivors include her husband, Jim Heffelman; sons, Todd Heffelman and Jim Heffelman (Pita); daughters, Amber Luginbill (Todd) and Kayla Reazin; brother, Scott; sisters, Shaun and Michelle;...

Jan 29, 2019

Stubblefield, Montez, 86, passed away January 29, 2019. Born in Houlka, MS, she helped to take care of her siblings and picked cotton before going to school. Montez, at the age of 20, moved to Wichita, KS with her husband to work at Cessna Aircraft Company where she was a loyal employee for 30 years. She loved to work...

Jan 28, 2019

Lila F. "Rachel" Araiza, died Jan. 28, 2019. She was born June 18, 1929 to Rosendo & Florence Valdez Raigoza in Wichita. She married Freddie E. Araiza Sept. 22, 1947, they were married 49 1/2 years. They had 6 kids. She was a retired meat wrapper. She also was a cook in a mexican restaurant. Everyone loved her cooking....