Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Kenneth Cole

Jan 13, 2019

Cole, Kenneth A., 91, Owner of Kenny Cole Cars since 1947 and retired Machinist for Cessna Pawnee, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019. He was preceded in death by parents, Charlie J. and Helen May Cole; and wife, Delores A. Cole. Survivors include son, Lynn Cole; daughter, Karen Lisa (John) Childs; grandchildren, James and Jason Cole and Brena Childs;...

Harlene Coley

Jan 12, 2019

Coley, Harlene Edra, 79, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019. Visitation with family will be 6-8 pm, Tuesday and Funeral Service will be 1:30 pm, Wednesday, both at Broadway Mortuary. She was preceded in death by parents, Harold and Anna Watson; beloved husband, George Coley; and sister, Anita Farnsworth. Survivors include sons, James (Shirley) Coley and Norman Coley; daughters,...

Ivan Ekstrom

Jan 12, 2019

Ivan D. Ekstrom, 84, retired Truck Driver for Consolidated Freightways and member of Teamsters Union Local 795, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019. Ivan was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene Ekstrom; stepson, James Teague; parents, and two brothers. Survivors include his sons, William Ekstrom (Millie) and Ronald Ekstrom (Dee); stepson, Richard Giese (Monica); stepdaughter, Janet Miner (Ken);...

Della McIntire

Jan 11, 2019

Della Rose McIntire was born June 26, 1927 to Arthur and Elsie (Guhn) Richter in Alta Vista, KS. She was baptized at St. Paul's Lutheran Church on August 14, 1927. She received the rite of confirmation at St. Paul's on June 21, 1942. Della graduated from Alta Vista High School in 1947 and then married Leslie A. McIntire on...

Glen Fallot

Jan 11, 2019

Glen Raymond Fallot, 67, Retired Welder and Army Vietnam Veteran, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019. Glen is survived by his sons, Glen Raymond Fallot, Jr., Charles Fallot, Glen William Fallot; daughter, Samantha Fallot; step-son, Roy Lee; brother, Carl Leonard; niece, Jolene Mckee; cousins, Margaret Alice Stufflebeam and Darryl Stufflebeam Owens; nephew, Christopher Leonard; niece, Shanda Renee (Leonard) Rogers;...

Linda Strandberg

Jan 11, 2019

Linda Strandberg, 76, of Derby, passed away January 11, 2019, with her family by her side. She was born to the late Gene and Rebecca Charles on January 12, 1942, in Wichita, KS. Linda graduated from North High School in 1960. Linda is survived by her husband of twenty-one years, James Strandberg, her sister, Sue Bernhardt, of Wichita; along...

Huey Roy Byous, Jr.

Jan 10, 2019

Byous, Jr., Huey Roy , 59, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend died January 10, 2019 in his home surrounded by family. Funeral service 1:00 pm, Monday, at Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Burial to follow at Kensington Gardens. Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Huey and Diana Byous. He is survived by his wife, Linda; daughter,...

Dorothy Poe

Jan 9, 2019

Poe, Dorothy Louise, 72, Homemaker, of Eureka, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019. Private services will be held at a later date. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Iva McCoy; former husband, Thomas Edgar Poe, III; brothers, Floyd and Bill McCoy. Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer Jill Poe; son, Christopher Todd Poe; brothers, Charles "Sonny" (Laura) McCoy, Raymond (Cheryl)...

Patrick Goertz

Jan 9, 2019

Goertz, Patrick, 67, passed away January 9, 2019. A graveside service will be 10:30 am, Friday, January 18, 2019 at Greenwood Cemetery, 6231 W. 47th St. S. in Wichita, Kansas. A memorial has been established with the Shriner's Hospital. Services by Broadway Mortuary.

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Odetta (Dee) Lavender

Jan 9, 2019

Lavender Odetta May (Dee), 85, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019. She was born in Gridley, Kansas on January 30, 1933 to Roy Shelton and Mary Judith (May) Gilliam. She loved Jesus, was full of joy, and always the life of the party. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Lavender. Survived by son...

Carol Curry

Jan 8, 2019

Curry, Carol A., 78, entered the presence of her Lord on January 8, 2019 after a brief battle with cancer. A retired special education teacher’s aide and self-described “people person,” she never met a stranger and loved to encourage and help others. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 19, at 1 p.m. at University Congregational Church, 9209...

Simeon Hernandez Perez

Jan 8, 2019

Hernandez Perez, Simeon, 68 años de edad, falleció el martes, 8 de enero del 2019. Visitacion con la familia será de 3-5 pm, el domingo, 13 de enero y el servicio funerario será a las 10 am, el lunes, 14 de enero, los dos en el Mortuorio Broadway, 1147 S. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67211. El sepelio será en el...

Sharon Jackson

Jan 1, 2019

Jackson, Sharon Kay, 73, retired USD259 Secretary and Bookkeeper, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Visitation 2-4:00pm, Sunday, Funeral Service 10:00am, Monday both at Broadway Mortuary. Graveside Service 11:00 am, Tuesday, Longton Cemetery, Longton, KS. Preceded in death by parents, Delbert and Elaine Stiles and brothers, Richard and Larry Stiles. Survivors include sons, Ricky (Cristina) Jackson and Steven Jackson; brother,...

Anna Rothwell

Jan 1, 2019

Rothwell, Anna Ruth, 87, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Visitation with family will be 12:30 pm, and Funeral Service will be 1:30 pm, both on Monday, January 7, 2019 at Cornerstone Christian Church, 5531 E. 37th St. N. Interment to follow at White Chapel Cemetery. She was preceded in death by beloved husband, Larry Rothwell; son, Bill Sikes;...

Lorraine Prater

Dec 31, 2018

Lorraine A. Prater, 90, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018. Lorraine was preceded in death by her husbands, Harry Prater and Malcolm Boone, two brothers, and three sisters. Survivors include her brother, Frank Rusert; nieces, Shirley Parsons and Pat Seitz; several great nieces and nephews. A visitation with family will be held on Monday, January 7, from 6-8 pm;...

Frank Galloway

Dec 31, 2018

Galloway, Frank, 72, retired Safety Director, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018. Memorial service 11:00am, Saturday, Woodridge Christian Church with visitation following 3-5:00pm at Broadway Mortuary. Preceded in death by his father, Charles Galloway and daughter, Samantha Lynn Galloway. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Linda (Parrott) Galloway; mother, Phoebe Galloway; son, Scott and wife, Kelli Galloway; daughter,...

Warren Lewis

Dec 30, 2018

Warren Robert Lewis, 95, passed away peacefully in his home Sunday, December 30th. Born on September 11, 1923 in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, Warren was a decorated WWII veteran serving with the 104th infantry division in France, Holland & Germany. He was awarded two Purple Hearts, a Bronze star, and many other honors. He was a teacher, counselor, friend, father, grandfather,...

Stella Faires

Dec 30, 2018

Faires, Stella Mae, 82, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018. Memorial Service will be 1:30 pm, Friday, January 25, 2019 at Believers Tabernacle. She was preceded in death by parents, Dennis and Addie Barragree; beloved husband, David Joseph Faires; and brothers, Larry and Darrell Barragree. Survivors include son, Kevin L. Faires; daughter, Pamela Faires (Vinnie Sanders); brother, Jerry Barragree;...

DaShawn "Shawnie" Bradford

Dec 28, 2018

DaShawn “Shawnie” Keandre Bradford was born on June 15th, 2002 in Wichita Kansas.  As a toddler he was adopted by his grandparents Rodger and Alyce Bradford along with two other siblings Brianna and Maurice Bradford.   His birth parents are Mrs. Julia Saunders and Jay Coleman.  DaShawn attended elementary school at Earhart Environmental Magnet. He attended middle school at both...

Hildred Beverage

Dec 26, 2018

Beverage, Hildred L., 82, retired Boeing Parts Finisher, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Wednesday, Funeral Service 10:00am, Thursday, both at Broadway Mortuary. Graveside service 1:00pm, Friday, Resthaven Cemetery, Trenton, MO. Preceded in death by her father, Raymond, mother, Mildred and twin sister, Helen Abbey. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Bobby D. Beverage; sons, Ricky...