Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Samuel Harter

Apr 11, 2019

Harter, Samuel “Sam”, 15, died on Thursday, April 11, 2019 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his mother, Kim Wilson Harter; father, Jay Harter; older brother, Grant Harter; grandparents, Kent (Ann) Wilson; and numerous loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandmothers, Christie Connor Wilson and Phoebe McClure Harter; and grandfather,...

Waneta Gates

Apr 9, 2019

Gates, Waneta June, 91, passed away April 9, 2019. Graveside will be 1:00 pm, Monday at Uniontown Cemetery in Uniontown, KS. A Memorial Service will be 10:30 am, Saturday, April 20th at West Side Baptist Church-Wichita. Preceded in death by parents, Fred and Lula Reynolds; and siblings, Willis and Calvin Reynolds and Dorothy Chambers. Survivors include husband, Marvin Gates;...

Michael Cornelsen

Apr 9, 2019

Michael E. Cornelsen, 66, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Private family services will be held at a later date. Michael is survived by his brother, Patrick Cornelsen (Linda); and nephew, Derek Cornelsen. Share condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com. Arrangements by Broadway Mortuary.

Charles Todd

Apr 8, 2019

Charles T. Todd, 90, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019. Charles was preceded in death by his first wife, Lottie Frances Todd; parents, Homer and Rose Todd; brother, Homer; and sister, Mary. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Todd; sons, Paul Todd (Gloria), Gary Todd (Sheryl), and Brian Todd (Janice); stepsons, Robert Downen (Holly) and Troy Downen (Cathy); stepdaughter, Gail...

Melvin Redburn

Apr 8, 2019

Redburn, Melvin Wilcox, 96, retired owner of Rental Ranch, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019. Funeral Service will be 2:00 pm, Thursday, April 11th, with Visitation one hour prior to service, both at Woodland United Methodist Church. Interment to follow at Walnut Valley Memorial Park Cemetery in El Dorado, KS. Melvin was a proud WWII Veteran as well as...

Betty Rubbert

Apr 6, 2019

Rubbert, Betty J. , 80, retired art teacher died Saturday, April 6, 2019. Visitation with family, 6:00-8:00pm, Wednesday, April 10, at Broadway Mortuary. A Celebration of Life, 10:30am, Thursday, April 11, at Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Betty was born October 16, 1938 in Galesburg, Illinois. She graduated with her bachelor's degree in art from Western Illinois University after...

Sheila Spaulding

Apr 6, 2019

Spaulding, Sheila Ray, 67, passed away April 6, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Donna Minor; and sister, Emojean Wilson. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Spaulding, Sr.; children, Raymond (Kelly) Henry, Brian (Lisa) Henry, Shawn (Paula) Henry and J.D. (Ronnie) Wills; step-children, Alicia (Kenneth) Bunting and Kenneth (Fae) Spaulding, Jr.; siblings, Larry Tannahill, Marcia...

Richard Luke

Apr 5, 2019

Richard Jeffrey "Jeff" Luke, GSI Environmental Engineer, passed away Friday, April, 5, 2019. Jeff was an avid Husker Fan, Table Rock Enthusiast (he was a fish in the water!) and an all around sports fan! Celebration of Life Service 11:00am, Friday, Covenant Presbyterian Church. Preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Luke; son, Gregory Schmidt; brother, Todd Luke and brother-in-law, Thomas...

Donald French

Apr 5, 2019

French, Donald R., 86, retired Beechcraft Avionics Technician, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019. Donald was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta French; parents, Charles Wayne and Viola G. French; and sister, Grace Howell. Survivors include his daughters, Carmen Robison (Virgil), Carolyn Dean (Eric), Donna Haywood (Rick), and Brenda Fields (David); brother, Jack French of Florida; 10 grandchildren,...

Bertha Mead

Apr 4, 2019

Mead, Bertha May, 83, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2019. Bertha was born March 23, 1936, in Hamburg, Iowa, to John and Maybelle Moore.Bertha was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Ronnie A. Mead and son, John M. Mead. Survivors include her son, Ricky (Kathi) Mead; granddaughters, Andrea (Chris) Shonkwiler, Jamie (Andrew) Johnson; 6...

Bradley Haddock

Apr 1, 2019

Bradley E. Haddock , 64, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, met his Savior Jesus face-to-face on April 1, 2019, when his weary body succumbed to complications of AL Amyloidosis and Multiple Myeloma.  A celebration of his life will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, April 12, 2019, at First Evangelical Free Church, 1825 N. Woodlawn, Wichita,...

Lori Hoppock

Mar 29, 2019

Lori A. Hoppock , 55, ran into the arms of Jesus on March 29, 2019.  A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 6 at Central Christian Church.  She is survived by her husband, Dr. Kevin Hoppock; son, Taylor (Lauren) Hoppock; daughter, Jenny (John) Frankenfield; daughter, Catherine (Jared) Harvey; parents, Gary...

Ruby Van Amburg

Mar 28, 2019

Van Amburg, Ruby Rose (Roop), 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 28, 2019. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by husband Donald Van Amburg, daughters Janet Hampe, Tamera Puetz. She is survived by son Doug (Carole) Van Amburg, daughter Brenda Medcalf, 13 grandchildren...

Nai'Mir Lang

Mar 28, 2019

Nai'Mir Makai Monroe Lang, beloved infant son of Antonio Lang and Nakotah Lambert, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019. Nai'Mir is survived by his parents; sister, Avia Lang; grandparents, David Taylor, Antionine Taylor, and Heather Lambert; great-grandfather, Frank Lambert; great-grandmother, Ronda Breeden; great-aunt, Kimberly Smith; uncles. Allen Oneslager, Dre'Yawn Warren, and Darv'Yawn Heath; aunts, Ravin Oneslager, D'Nasia Heath, and D...

Robert "Bob" Maugans

Mar 27, 2019

Robert Bob Reed Maugans, 60, avid Racer that loved the Lord and a big man of faith, crossed the Finish Line on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. He was a member of Shepherds Hook Church in Haysville, KS. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Mary Maugans; brother, Dale Maugans, Jr.; grandmother, Gladys Murdick; niece, Vanessa Martin;...

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

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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