Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Alice Dixon

Alice Dixon

Mar 10, 2025

Alice Berube Dixon, 78, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025. Visitation will be from 2-4pm, Sunday, March 16, at the Cozine Life Events Center. Funeral service celebrating Alice’s life will be at 11:00am, Monday, March 17 at Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Private family burial will take place at Jamesburg Park Cemetery in Wichita.

Alice was born October 8, 1946 to her parents,...

Gaylia Ward

Gaylia Ward

Mar 10, 2025

Gaylia Maurine (Grant) Ward was born on November 14, 1941 in Wichita, Kansas to Maurice and Esther Grant.Gaylia was preceded in death by her father, Maurice Grant; her mother, Esther (Louderbaugh) Grant; brothers, Charles and Johnnie Grant; her husband, Leroy Richard Ward; and great-grandson, Landon Stine. She is survived by her sister, Mary (Grant) Hecox; her three children, Marjorie Hecox,...

Maurilio Berumen-Leyva

Maurilio Berumen-Leyva

Mar 10, 2025

Maurilio Berumen-Leyva, de 57 años, falleció el lunes 10 de marzo de 2025. El velorio familiar será de 6 a 8 p. m., el jueves 13 de marzo en Broadway Mortuary. El rosario será a las 9:30 a. m., el viernes 14 de marzo en la iglesia católica St. Anne. La misa fúnebre comenzará a las 10:00 a. m., el...

Richard S. Hale

Richard S. Hale

Mar 9, 2025

Richard Stacy Hale, age 63, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025. His family will hold services at a later date to celebrate his life.

Stacy proudly served in both the U.S. Army and Marine Corps before building a career in the aviation and industrial manufacturing industries. A hardworking and passionate man, he found joy in the open road on his...

David Swope

David Swope

Mar 8, 2025

David N. Swope, a beloved son, brother, uncle, fellow church member, and friend passed away from the earth to enter Heaven’s Glory to be with his wonderful Saviour Saturday, March 8, 2025.

David was born December 7, 1962 in Ft. Worth, Texas. David’s dad pastored for two Churches in Texas before moving the family to Anthony, Kansas in 1967 to become...

LuAnn Dyson

LuAnn Dyson

Mar 8, 2025

LuAnn Farney Dyson, age 65, was born on Sept 12, 1959 in Wichita, KS. She passed away March 08, 2025, after a lengthy illness. No services are planned at this time. She was a 1977 graduate from Wichita High School West. After graduation, LuAnn worked for various companies including Best Western Call Center. LuAnn is survived by son, Michael Griffith...

Kenneth R. Joy

Kenneth R. Joy

Mar 7, 2025

Kenneth R. Joy, 82, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2:00 pm, at Stearman Field in Benton, Kansas. Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Lorrayne Joy and parents, George Joy , Sr. and Annie (Elder) Joy. Survivors include his daughters, Sherrie Kuwahara-Mallatt and Kimberly Goodbear;...

Darrell Bellinger

Darrell Bellinger

Mar 6, 2025

Darrell Bill Bellinger, 83, Navy Veteran and retired USPS Postal Supervisor, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025. Funeral Services 3:00 PM, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Graveside Service 1:30 PM, Friday, March 14, 2025, at the Fort Scott National Cemetery, Fort Scott, Kansas.

Darrell was born on his grandparents' farm outside of Fort Scott, Kansas, on November 16, 1941....

Georgia Lee "Georgie" Denne

Georgia Lee "Georgie" Denne

Mar 6, 2025

Georgia Lee "Georgie" Denne, a beloved figure in her family and community, peacefully passed away on March 6, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas, at the age of 89. Born on February 4, 1936, in Sequoya County, Oklahoma, Georgie was a shining light, known for her love, kindness, and unwavering dedication to those around her.

As a thriving business owner for three decades,...

Leah Carson

Leah Carson

Mar 4, 2025

Leah Lucille Carson, 92, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Leah is preceded in death by her husband, Merritt Carson; and parents, Henry and Louise (Stussy) Preuss. She is survived by daughters, Kathy (Teresa) Carson, Karen (Roger) Cook; son, Bryan (Lydia Darlene) Carson; grandchildren Matt (Natalie) Shofner, Michael (Tammy) Cook, David Cook, Nicole (Jeff) Carson, Caleb (Katie) Carson; great grandchildren...

Walter Young

Walter Young

Mar 4, 2025

Walter Roger Young, 73, of Wichita passed away on March 4, 2025. Walter was born on February 26, 1952 in Richland, Washington to his parents William A. and Elsie M. Young. Walter worked as an over the road trucker for most of his life. He also served in the United States Army in Vietnam for 5 months. Walter met Tonda...

Ngoc Nguyen

Ngoc Nguyen

Mar 3, 2025

Ngoc Thi Nguyen, 95, gone March 03, 2025, peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family.

Service begins on March 18, 2025 at 9:00AM at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S Broadway Wichita KS. Visitation 10:30AM - 11:15AM. Interment at Kechi Cemetery.

Preceded in death by her Parents, and her husband, Bang H Tran.

Survived by brothers and sisters in Viet Nam, numerous children, grandchildren and...

Penny Main

Penny Main

Mar 3, 2025

Mom's Tribute

Our mom, Penny K. Main, passed away on March 3, 2025, due to congestive heart failure. She was born in Wichita, Kansas, on January 21, 1941. As the eldest of three daughters, she was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Tuell and Dorothy Foraker, along with her husband of 60 years, Dennis.

Her three adult children survive Penny: Denice...

Kathleen Ann Hiller

Kathleen Ann Hiller

Mar 2, 2025

Kathleen (Kathy) Ann Hiller (Dieker) passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025, with family by her side. She was born August 3rd, 1950, to Robert and Ann (Redeker) Dieker in Emporia, KS. Kathy was the second of six children to grow up on the farm southeast of Olpe, KS, where she learned a strong work ethic and values. 

She attended...

Gary D. Landon

Gary D. Landon

Mar 2, 2025

Gary D. Landon was born on December 1, 1937, in Wichita, Kansas, and passed away March 2, 2025, from complications and decline from a fall that he sustained in December 2024. He grew up in the Wichita area and married Janet Harrison in October 1959. Shortly after their marriage, Gary was drafted into the US Army and stationed at Fort...

Glisy Gilbert

Glisy Gilbert

Feb 26, 2025

Glisy Apura Gilbert, 51, Seltzer Elementary School Office Administrator Assistant, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Glisy was born November 26, 1973 in Cebu City, Philippines to Patrocinio and Perla Apura. Her father, Patrocinio, preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband of 19 years, Justin Gilbert and their children, Gabe and Gracie Gilbert. Her mother, Perla as well as...

Dr. Bill Grene

Dr. Bill Grene

Feb 26, 2025

Dr. William Bruce Grene, known to many as Bill, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 98 years old. Private family committal service will be at White Chapel Cemetery in Wichita, Kansas. Bill is preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty Grene; parents, Benjamin and Mary Grene; brother, Robert Grene; nephew, Robert Bruce Grene; and niece, Courtney Grene....

Scott Berg

Scott Berg

Feb 24, 2025

Scott Curtis Berg comfortably passed away at the age of 58 on February 24, 2025 after several medical issues in Kansas City. Scott was born to Curtis and Maryann Berg in Marshall Minnesota and had 2 siblings. He was raised in Montevideo Minnesota and as an adult joined the US army. He was stationed in Fort Lewis Washington and before...

Larry Standiford

Larry Standiford

Feb 23, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Standiford. A cherished husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and beloved member of the Wichita community, where he built a legacy of dedication and love for family and enduring passion for sports. A Reception Gathering with family will be held at Cozine Life Events Center, 11500 E. 21st St....

Harriette Kahmeyer

Harriette Kahmeyer

Feb 21, 2025

Harriette Edith Kahmeyer 95 passed away Friday February 21 2025. She was born December 22, 1929 on the farm in Barber county. One of three daughters of Harry and Bonnie Bowers Randolph. She graduated from high school in Medicine Lodge Kansas. She married Dale Kahmeyer in Aug 29, 1948. Harriette made a home for Dale and their three boys living...