Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Bonnie Brown
Jan 3, 2026
Bonnie was a devoted follower of Christ whose faith was the most important part of her life. Jesus was the anchor that held her steady through every storm, and she lived each day guided by His love and grace. She eagerly shared the good news of the Gospel with everyone she met, joyfully telling others about the Savior who had...
Christine "Chris" Martin
Dec 30, 2025
Christine Marie Martin (Campbell)August 14, 1956 – December 30, 2025
Christine Marie Martin, lovingly known as Chris, passed away on December 30, 2025, at the age of 69. She was born on August 14, 1956, in Wichita, Kansas, where she spent much of her life surrounded by family, friends, and many loved ones.
Chris worked for many years at her family’s business,...
Donna MacKay
Dec 30, 2025
Donna Carol MacKay, 81, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 30, 2025.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on January 8, 2026, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67211. Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 7, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Cremation will follow the...
David H. MacIntyre
Dec 29, 2025
David H. MacIntyre, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away at 10:11 a.m. on December 29, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas, at the age of 83. Born on February 26, 1942, in Boston, Massachusetts, David lived a life marked by a profound commitment to education, faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, and family.
As an accomplished Aviation Technical Writer, David...
DeAnn Eaton
Dec 28, 2025
We celebrate the life of our Mom, our Bama, and our biggest cheerleader and friend. DeAnn (Olmstead) Eaton was born on February 3, 1943, in Anthony, Kansas, and passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 28, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas. A proud graduate of Anthony High School and The University of Kansas, where she earned multiple degrees in the...
Pat McGovern
Dec 27, 2025
Patrick Joseph McGovern, 66, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025. Details of a celebration of life service will be announced at a later date. Pat is preceded in death by his parents, L.W. Chuck and June McGovern; wife, Marty McGovern; and nephew, Derek McGovern. He is survived by brothers, Michael, and Casey McGovern; nieces and nephews, Tristen, Drake, and Lauren;...
Joseph Perry Davidson
Dec 26, 2025
Joseph Perry Davidson, fondly known as Joe or Joey, passed away on December 26, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on April 12, 1979, in St. Louis, Missouri, and from that moment, he brought an incredible love for life into the world, which he generously shared with all who knew him.
Joe dedicated 16 years of his professional life to...
Brenda Cox
Dec 26, 2025
Brenda Diane Cox, 69, retired avionics employee, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025 in Wichita, KS. Brenda was born February 8, 1956 in Wichita, KS to the late Jim and Joan Slaughter. Survivors include her daughter, Jamie (Ilex) Brandenberger; brothers, George and Jim Slaughter; and grandchildren, Isaac and Emma.
Memorials to:Amani Home Plus1201 N. PinecrestWichita, KS 67208
Lynn Lear
Dec 25, 2025
Juanita Lynn Lear, 74, retired Middle School Special Ed Teacher, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025 in Wichita, Kansas. She was born September 14, 1951 in Memphis, TN to the late Norman and Juanita Lear. Survivors include her daughter, Wendy Lynn (Carolanne) Grogan; son, Nathan (Jill) Edwards; brothers, Don (Susan) Lear and Charles (Min Jiang "Michelle") Lear; sister, Sherry (Don)...
Mark Babich
Dec 24, 2025
Mark Anthony Babich, proud and loving son, brother, uncle, father, grandpa, and friend, passed away peacefully December 24, 2025 at the age of 85. Mark was born March 28,1940, in Wichita, KS, the son of John and Helen Babich (née Stroot). He grew up in Wichita with his seven siblings, graduating from Chaplain Kapaun Memorial High School in 1958. He...
Joseph Goewert
Dec 22, 2025
Joseph Charles Goewert, 81, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025. Joe was born on December 18, 1944 in St. Louis county, Missouri to parents, Arthur and Louise Goewert. Joe meet the love of his life, Sue Vestle, in Wichita, Kansas. They enjoyed 55 years of marriage together, and were blessed with one daughter, Karla. Outside of being a father,...
Glen Allen
Dec 20, 2025
Glen Allen, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and skilled craftsman, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas. Born on July 25, 1944, in Kechi, Kansas, Glen was a proud member of the local community and cherished for his unwavering dedication to his family and friends.
Glen had a distinguished career in the printing industry, having worked as a...
Donald Neice
Dec 19, 2025
Donald Eugene Neice, 76, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025. Graveside service will be at 12:00pm, Thursday, January 15, at White Chapel Cemetery. Don is preceded in death by his parents, William and Phyllis Neice. He is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Christy Neice; daughter, Samantha Neice; grandchildren, Matthew Neice, Eliza Neice, Annistyn Neice; and sister, Nita...
Julie L. Pero
Dec 19, 2025
Julie L. Pero, 73, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025. A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, December 23, at 1:30 pm, Greenwood Cemetery, 6231 W. 47th St. S., in Wichita.
Julie loved her family, friends, art, photography, birds, her dogs, and animals in general. Her light will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded...
Ernie Nelson
Dec 16, 2025
Ernie Nelson, 81, Master Electrician, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025. A Visitation with the family will be held from 5-7 pm, Friday, December 26, and Celebration of Life Service, 10 am, Saturday, December 27, both at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Committal Service to follow at Maize Park Cemetery, Maize, KS.
Ernie was preceded in death by his parents, Harold...
Randall R. White
Dec 15, 2025
Randall "Randy" White, 65, beloved father, grandfather, son, and brother, passed away on December 15, 2025, in Wichita, KS. Randy was born on February 29, 1960, in Wichita and graduated from Wichita South High School. An alumnus of Wichita State University, he earned his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering in 1983. He had a career as an electrical and structural...
Kathy Maganza
Dec 15, 2025
Kathryn Mary (O’Toole) Maganza, 75, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025. Kathy was born on May 3, 1950 in Springfield, Missouri to Glenn and Lois (Wempner) O’Toole. Kathy took her last breath at home with her loving husband, David, by her side. Kathy lived her life well. She was creative, kind, curious, loving and faithful. She filled her days with...
Bruce Pafume
Dec 13, 2025
Bruce Barrett Pafume, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025 in Wichita, Kansas, with family at his side. Born on November 4, 1949, in Oak Park, Illinois, Bruce lived a life marked by dedicated service, both in his professional career and as a loving family man.
Bruce obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering...
James Johnson
Dec 13, 2025
James passed away on December 13th, 2025 leaving behind memories shaped by hard work, grit, and a love for the roar of engines.
He spent countless hours working on diesel trucks, a trade he truly enjoyed and took great pride in. When the work week ended, weekends often found him at the dirt track, where racing was more than a hobby—it...
Rebecca (Becky) Love Elder
Dec 11, 2025
Rebecca [Becky] Love Elder, surrounded by family and friends, left her earthly dwelling behind on a warming Thursday afternoon, Dec 11, 2025, to join the great cloud of witnesses that surrounded and encouraged her all her life including, among many others, her paternal grandparents Walter and Betty Love, her maternal grandparents Henry and Pauline Thiessen, her parents Robert D. and...
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