Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Elowyn Bisek

Elowyn Bisek

Jun 29, 2018

Elowyn Rose Bisek, precious infant daughter of David and Jennifer Bisek, was born on Saturday, June 16, 2018 and passed away Saturday, June 29, 2018. Elowyn Rose was preceded in death by her grandfather, LeRoy Mathes. Survivors in addition to her parents include her siblings, Lilyan, Nathan, and Grayson Bisek; grandparents, Gail Mathes, Mark and Judy Bisek; numerous aunts,...

Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor

Jun 27, 2018

Richard "Ricky" Lee Taylor, 50, Machinist, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Visitation 3-5:00pm, Sunday, Funeral Service 10:30 Monday both at the Broadway Mortuary. Preceded in death by grandparents, Albert and Frances Barnes, survivors include parents, Connie and Michael Taylor; biological father, Richard Galleher; daughter, Burgandy Haskin; brothers, Michael "Micky" Taylor and Daniel (Dana) Galleher; sister, Tonya (Mark) Fleming and...

Martin Gray

Martin Gray

Jun 24, 2018

Martin Kenneth Gray, 55, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018. Private family services will be held. Preceded in death by his father, Harley Gray and mother, Anita Gray McKee, survivors include his step-father, Robert D. McKee; brothers, Michael K. (Theresa) Gray and Marvin K. Gray; sisters, Marylin K. Warren and Robyn L. (Dennis) Schumacher; 9 nieces and nephews and...

Lisa Trimmell

Lisa Trimmell

Jun 20, 2018

Trimmell, Lisa Marie (Fromme) , 41, died June 20, 2018. Visitation with the family 6:00-8:00 pm, Thursday, June 28, at Broadway Mortuary, Wichita, KS. Funeral service 1:30 pm, Friday, June 29, at NewSpring Church, Wichita, KS. Lisa was born on September 10, 1976 in Rochester, MN. She attended grade school in Stewartville, MN until moving to Springfield,...

Judy Hoyt

Judy Hoyt

Jun 17, 2018

Judy Hodges Hoyt passed away peacefully at home on June 17, 2018 after a brief battle with cancer. Judy was born in Wichita, Kansas on October 6, 1946. She was preceded in death by her husband of seven years, Mel Hoyt, and by her parents, Art and Barbara Hodges. Judy is survived by her sisters, Jan (Carl) Craddock of...

Carolyn Boyle

Carolyn Boyle

Jun 16, 2018

Boyle, Carolyn, 81, was born in Johnstown, CO on June 1, 1937 to Mary "Elidia" Deharria and Melesio Maestas. God called on another beautiful angel to join him in Heaven on June 16, 2018. On July 16, 1962 she married a wonderful loving man Gerald Boyle (Dec. 20, 1996). She was visually impaired but that didn't stop her from wanting a family. Many...

Joyce Kennison

Joyce Kennison

Jun 13, 2018

Kennison, Joyce Helen, 73, passed away June 13, 2018. Visitation will be Monday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. with Funeral Service 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, both at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Burial will follow the Funeral Service at 2:00 p.m. at the Americus Cemetery in Americus, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents and seven siblings. Survivors include her...

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;...