Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

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...

Marjorie Hungate

Marjorie Hungate

May 24, 2018

Marge Hungate, 94, died peacefully on March 20, 2018. Marge was born in Protection, Kansas on April 2, 1923. She lived most of her life in Wichita, Kansas and graduated from Wesley Nursing School in 1944. She served as an R.N. before her children were born and then again when they were older. Marge married Jerry Hungate on June...

Dale Kahmeyer

Dale Kahmeyer

May 24, 2018

Dale M. Kahmeyer, 92, retired Electrical Engineer and World War II Army Veteran, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018. Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Malinda Kahmeyer and 5 sisters. He is survived by his wife, Harriette Kahmeyer; sons, Alan (Tonya), Randy, and Ron (Cindy) Kahmeyer; sisters, Sue, Ruby, Arleen, and Doris; 8 grandchildren and...

Lucille Phillips

Lucille Phillips

May 22, 2018

Lucille E. Phillips, 91, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Phillips, parents, two brothers and a sister. Survivors include her sons, Martin W. Phillips, Clinton David Phillips (Judy); grandkids, Travis L. Downing (Jennifer) and Bekah R. Phillips; great-grandkids, Jeannette, Joey, and Adryanna; nieces, Cathy Christman and Joann Fightmaster; and nephew,...

Bonnie Randolph

Bonnie Randolph

May 22, 2018

Bonnie Jean Randolph passed away at the age of 78 on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Calvin and Nell Miller, a son, Alan Todd Randolph and a brother, Jerry Miller. Survivors include her husband Richard Randolph, two sons, Anthony (Debbie) and Ryan (Lukiah) Randolph; daughter Michelle Randolph; eight grandchildren and three great...

Norma Showman

Norma Showman

May 20, 2018

Norma Lee Showman, 89, former Wichita Fire Department Dispatcher and Sedgwick County Clerk's Office Real Estate Clerk, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Wednesday, Funeral Service 10:00am, Thursday, both at Broadway Mortuary. Preceded in death by husbands, Harold A. Coon and Robert L. Showman; parents, Edger and Mabel Brasier; daughter, Carol Jean...

Tony Shelton

Tony Shelton

May 18, 2018

Shelton, Tony Guy, 63, born September 11, 1954, passed away May 18, 2018. Tony spent most of his years in construction and flooring installation. He was an Army Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Lida Minton Shelton; step-son, Michael Minton (Carrie); grandchildren, Daxton and Mikala Minton, all of Great Bend; sister, Karen Smith (Joel) of Haysville; brother, Terry...

Dorothy Schwartz

Dorothy Schwartz

May 17, 2018

Schwartz, Dorothy E., 91, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018. Visitation with family will be 2-4 p.m., Sunday, May 20, at Broadway Mortuary, and Graveside Service will be 2 p.m., Monday, May 21, at Greenwood Cemetery. She was preceded in death by beloved husband, William Edward Schwartz; and parents George and Elsie Banks. Survivors include her brother, James D....

Fabricio Herrera

Fabricio Herrera

May 15, 2018

Fabricio Castillo Herrera of Wichita, Kansas passed away on May 15, 2018. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Friday with Funeral Service 2:30 pm, Saturday, both at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67211. Share online condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com. Services by Broadway Mortuary.