Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Scott Banks

Scott Banks

Jun 13, 2018

Banks, L. Scott , 62, passed away June 13, 2018. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 pm, Wednesday, June 20, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Scott was born on October 9, 1955 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Lee and Carlene (Olson) Banks. He graduated from the University of Kansas in 1977 with a bachelor...

Julianne Brizendine

Julianne Brizendine

Jun 12, 2018

Brizendine, Julianne Nicole , 27, passed away June 12, 2018. Visitation with family 6:00-8:00 pm, Wednesday, June 20, and funeral service at 10:30 am, Thursday, June 21, both at Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Julie was born on December 6, 1990 in San Antonio at Lackland AFB to Dr. Jim and Shirley Hufstetler Hall.  She received her Bachelor’s degree...

Evelyn Headings

Evelyn Headings

Jun 11, 2018

Headings, Evelyn E. (Dierks), 89, passed away Monday, June 11, 2018. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m., Sunday, June 17, and Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 18, both at Broadway Mortuary. Interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery. She was preceded in death by parents, Albert and Malinda Dierks; son, Gary Headings; daughter, Marilyn Ginder; brother, Martin Dierks;...

Cheryl Kiekel

Cheryl Kiekel

Jun 11, 2018

Cheryl Diane Kiekel, 71, retired Legal Secretary, passed away Monday, June 11, 2018. Cheryl was a loving Mother, Grandmother and a lover of all animals. Funeral Service 1:30pm, Saturday, Broadway Mortuary. Burial will follow at Kechi Township Cemetery. Preceded in death by husband, Curtis and parents, Fred and Margaret Russman. Survivors include her son, Adam Bauman; brother, Ronald Russman;...

Maxine Green

Maxine Green

Jun 8, 2018

Maxine Green, died Friday, June 8, 2018 at the age of 99 1/2. Born November 18, 1918 near Furley, KS. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Monday, Funeral Service 2:00pm, Tuesday, both at Broadway Mortuary. Burial will follow at Green Valley Cemetery, Furley, KS. Survived by son Larry (Pam); daughter Betty Kelley; 6 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-granddaughters. Preceded in death by...

Joy Sullivan

Joy Sullivan

Jun 8, 2018

Joy Lynn Sullivan, 71, retired Sedgwick County Election Office Employee and homemaker, passed away Friday, June 8, 2018. Visitation 5-7:00pm, Tuesday, Broadway Mortuary. Funeral Service 10:00am, Wednesday, Riverside Christian Church. Preceded in death by parents, Harold and Peggy Rhoades; brother, Michael Rhoades and sister, Marcia Walker. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Dewayne; son, Nick Sullivan; daughter, Dawn...

Mary Anderson

Mary Anderson

Jun 8, 2018

Mary Ruth Anderson entered eternal life on June 8, 2018. Mary was born on May 13, 1945 in Wichita, KS to Irving and Leah Hebb Anderson. She graduated from Howard High School in 1963. After high school Mary attended Marion College in Marion, Indiana majoring in Biology and Secondary Education and graduating May of 1967. She then taught Sciences...

Veneda Wood

Veneda Wood

Jun 8, 2018

Wood, Veneda Laura, 97, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, June 8, 2018. A Celebration of Life will be 3 p.m., Saturday, June 23, at Riverlawn Christian Church, 4243 N. Meridian Ave. A Private Interment will take place at a later date. She was preceded in death by beloved husband, Clifton Wood; and parents...

Jesus Valadez

Jesus Valadez

Jun 8, 2018

Valadez, Jesus J., 74, falleció el Viernes, 8 de junio del 2018. Sobrevivientes incluye a su esposa, Estela Rodriguez; hijos, Ramon y Antonio Valadez; hijas, Dolores Rodriguez, Maribel, Biviana, Leticia y Claudia Valadez; 28 nietos; y 10 biznietos. Comparta sus condolencias en www.CozineMemorial.com.

Jamie Findley Martin

Jamie Findley Martin

Jun 7, 2018

Martin, Jamie Lee (McCurry) Findley , 42, loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend died June 7, 2018. Services will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, June 13, at Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Jamie was born on May 24, 1976 in Wichita, Kansas to Howard and Pat McCurry. She graduated from Wichita Southeast in 1994 and attended Kansas State...

Winfred Thorburn

Winfred Thorburn

Jun 4, 2018

Winfred "Gene" Thorburn, 67, Retired Army Sgt. and Cessna Aircraft Mechanic, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Winfred Elmer Thorburn and Marian Richardson; brother, James Allen; and great-grandson, David Ray Hancock. Survivors include his wife, Jody Thorburn; step-mother, Mary Thorburn; children, Christopher Thorburn, Darrin Thorburn (Vikki), and Kimberly Keplar; siblings, Ruth...

Patricia Buller

Patricia Buller

Jun 3, 2018

Buller, Patricia “Jane”, 74, retiree of Kansas Turnpike Authority, went to be with the Lord June 3, 2018. Visitation with family will be 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, June 6, at Broadway Mortuary, and Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 7, at Crossroads Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by parents, Terrell and Lillie Robb; and brother, James...

Rita Irsik

Rita Irsik

Jun 3, 2018

Irsik, Rita Marie, 79, retired Registered Nurse, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018. Rita is survived by her children, Venice Sherman (John), Larry Irsik (Amelia), Mary Scarmeas, Mark Irsik, and Jay Irsik (Sherry); mother, Julia Kopriva; siblings, Tom Kopriva (Judy), Jo Anna Shormann, and Marty Kopriva (Marilyn); grandchildren, Sam, Tim, Emilee, Adam, Sarah, Blake, Zach, Katie, Cole, and Matt;...

Betty Stone

Betty Stone

Jun 2, 2018

Betty Taft Stone , 95, Homemaker, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2018 in Birmingham, AL. Visitation 9:30am, Funeral Service 10:30am, both at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, on Friday, June 8. Burial will follow at Kensington Gardens. Preceded in death by her husband, Johnny J. Stone; parents, Charles O. and Jewell Taft; sister, Peggy Marie Taft; and grandchild, Jason...

Jonathan Opliger

Jonathan Opliger

May 30, 2018

Opliger, Jonathan M. , 54, beloved father, brother and friend passed on to his eternal home on May 30, 2018. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, June 11, at GracePoint Church, 9035 W. Central. Jon was born on May 25, 1964 in Kingman, Kansas to Mark and Shirley Opliger. He graduated from...

Samuel Torres

Samuel Torres

May 30, 2018

Torres, Samuel H., 67, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Visitation with family will be 6-8 p.m., Friday, June 1, and Funeral Services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, June 2, both at Broadway Mortuary. He is preceded in death by parents, Deciderio Torres and Maria De La Luz Hernandez. Survivors include his beloved wife, Petra Torres; son, Samuel D....

Thomas Jabara

Thomas Jabara

May 30, 2018

Jabara, Thomas A. , 63, owner of Jabara’s Carpet Outlet, died peacefully surrounded by family on May 30, 2018 after a courageous four-year battle with cancer. The courage he showed during his battle gave strength to many and uplifted the souls of everyone who met him. His renewed faith never wavered, but served as a beacon of...

Norma Dukes

Norma Dukes

May 29, 2018

Norma Lee Dukes, 85, Homemaker, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018. Funeral Service 10:00am, Friday, Broadway Mortuary. Graveside Service 4:00pm, Friday, South West City Cemetery, South West City, MO. Preceded in death by husband David; parents, Harlen and Lillian Hulse; daughter, Cathy Stanfield; brothers, Donald and Bill Hulse, Johnny, Denny and Jimmy Rice and sister, Frances Adler. Survivors include...

Ronald Harris

Ronald Harris

May 26, 2018

Harris, Ronald K, 76, retired Crusaders’ Baptist Church pastor, went to be with his Lord and Savior May 26, 2018. Visitation will be 5-7 pm, Wednesday at Broadway Mortuary with Funeral Service 11 am, Thursday at Midland Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by parents, Coy and Mary Harris; 4 brothers; and 3 sisters. Survivors include his loving...

Allen Mandeen

Allen Mandeen

May 26, 2018

Mandeen, Allen Munn, 55, passed away May 26, 2018. A Memorial Service will be 2:00 pm, Saturday at Broadway Mortuary. He was preceded in death by parents, Edgar and Wanda Mandeen. Survivors include children, Ashly (Chase) Mandeen; Taylor Mandeen, and Victoria Mandeen; sister, Karen Hauschild; 2 grandchildren; and girlfriend, Christina Deslippe and her daughter, Annabel. An extended obituary will...