Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Jan Kelty

Jan Kelty

Jan 10, 2018

Janice "Jan" Kelty, 79, retired treasurer to numerous insurance companies, passed away January 10, 2018. She was preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Helen Douglas; loving husband, Iven Kelty; and brother, Duane Douglas. Survivors include daughters, Kathryn Nelson (Mike Shelton) and Connie (Brad) Nichols; sister, Kay Swanson (Lonnie); grandchildren, Abigail (Jake) Lobel, Devin Greenway (Arturo Gonzalez), Hilary (David)...

Robert Tanner

Robert Tanner

Jan 10, 2018

Tanner, Robert Ray, 41, beloved father, son, brother, uncle and friend, departed from this life far too soon on Wednesday, January 10, 2018.  He loved to shoot pool, ride his motorcycle and fish, but his greatest love of all was his son, Kristian.  Robert is survived by son, Kristian Tanner; parents, Jennifer and Lorenzo Castaneda and King and Leona...

Leslie Young

Leslie Young

Jan 7, 2018

Young, Leslie, 60, passed away Jan. 7, 2018. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m., Sunday at Broadway Mortuary. A graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m., Monday at the Athens Township Cemetery near Ionia, KS. He was preceded in death by parents, Leonard and Betty Young. Survivors include brother, Ralph (Dorothy) Sprayberry; sisters, Melody (John) Addelman, Penny (Dan) Hubbell; and...

Michelle Elam

Michelle Elam

Jan 7, 2018

Elam, Michelle Leah, 41, beloved daughter and friend, died January 7, 2018. A memorial service will be held at Cedar Chapel United Methodist Church at 12:30 pm, Sunday, January 13. Michelle was born on July 15, 1976 in Wichita to Jimmy Elam and Karen Wright-Smith. She loved gardening and collecting dolphins and had a special place in her heart for...

Dr. Katy Krista , DVM, MS, CVA

Dr. Katy Krista , DVM, MS, CVA

Jan 5, 2018

Dr. Katy Morton Krista, DVM, MS, CVA , an equine veterinarian with the Piedmont Equine Practice, Inc. of The Plains, Virginia, was a victim of a fatal car accident on January 5, 2018. Katy was born on November 17, 1976, in Wichita, Kansas. She is survived by her husband, Ben Krista of the home; parents, John and...

Alexa "Lexi" Darrah

Alexa "Lexi" Darrah

Jan 4, 2018

Alexa Ann Darrah, known to most as “Lexi” and some as “TRex”, went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2018. Lexi was born in Wichita, KS, on August 7, 1996. She spent her school years at Maize and Classical School of Wichita, and graduated from Highlands Ranch Academy. Her childhood years were spent pouring love into her...

David Adams

David Adams

Jan 3, 2018

Adams, David, 70, retired Customs Compliance Administrator for Boeing/Spirit, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018. Visitation with family will be 6-8 p.m., Monday, January 8, and Funeral Service will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 9, both at Broadway Mortuary. Interment to follow at Maize Park Cemetery. He was preceded in death by parents, Kenneth and Dorothy Adams. Survivors include...

Betty Hawkins

Betty Hawkins

Jan 2, 2018

Hawkins, Betty Jeane, born October 3, 1930 in Galena, Kansas, passed quietly in her sleep at her Wichita home on January 2, 2018. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother of 5 children, Richard, Michael (Jan), Patrick (Jane), John (Julie) McLaughlin and Tamela (Rob) Albright; 2 step children, 15 grandchildren, and 26 great grandchildren, and leaves behind her...

Eli Ferris

Eli Ferris

Jan 1, 2018

Ferris, Eli, 93, went to his Heavenly home on Jan.1, 2018. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Terrie, as well as 4 sisters and 2 brothers. He is survived by his six children; Teresa (Jack), Barbara (John), Linda, Paul (Laila), Deanna, and Alicia (Eric); nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He leaves a legacy of devotion to...

Kirk Pope

Kirk Pope

Dec 31, 2017

Pope, Kirk, 75, ESL Teacher in China, former Campus High  Principal, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Friday, Broadway Mortuary. Funeral Service 1:30pm, Saturday, Believers Tabernacle. Preceded in death by parents, Glenn and Frances Pope, survivors include his wife of 53 years, Jan; daughter, Penny Pope; son, Darby Pope; sister, Nikki Kruse; and 7 grandchildren. Memorials to Kirk...

Salvador Ledesma

Salvador Ledesma

Dec 29, 2017

Ledesma, Salvador R., 70, passed away Friday, December 29, 2017. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be 7 p.m., Thursday, January 4, at Broadway Mortuary, and Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Friday, January 5, at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery. He was preceded in death by parents, Francisco and Agnes Ledesma....

Darlene "Dean" Gordon

Darlene "Dean" Gordon

Dec 28, 2017

Gordon, Darlene "Dean" Mae , died peacefully at home on December 28th, at the age of 77. Darlene is survived by her husband, Steve, her sister Bobbieann Collins, her children, David George, Dawnte Wood and Scott George, her grandchildren, Ivy DeWitt and Bill Herdzik, and her great grandchildren, Hunter Stanley and Brayden Herdzik. Darlene was born on August 29,...

Caleb Moraine

Caleb Moraine

Dec 28, 2017

Caleb Eli Moraine, 20, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 28, 2017, after a long battle with bone cancer. Caleb was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jackie Fount Drew. Survivors include his parents, Mark and Renee Moraine; brothers, Jonathan and David Moraine; grandparents, Angleen Wiggs Drew, Arthur Lee and Shirley Jean Moraine; uncles and...

Maria Palser

Maria Palser

Dec 27, 2017

Maria Palser of Wichita, Kansas passed away on Dec 27, 2017. Private family services will be held. Services by Broadway Mortuary.

Ronald "Tiny" Golden

Ronald "Tiny" Golden

Dec 26, 2017

Golden, Ronald "Tiny" Lynn, 63, retired All Roofing roofer, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Private family services will be held. Preceded in death by parents, Emery and Alma Golden; brothers, John Johnson, Rick Golden, Dugan Golden; sister, Claire Gray and his dog CoCo. Survivors include his wife, Kathy; step-children, Christina (Shawn) Houston, Ben (Becky) Zeiner, Brian (Christi) McBride...

Robert (Bob) Crook

Robert (Bob) Crook

Dec 26, 2017

Robert B. Crook, Ph.D., passed into eternity with his Savior on December 26, 2017 just prior to his 96th birthday.  Bob was survived by extended family and an extensive network of friends all over the country. Bob spent his early years in Garfield, Kansas, and served in the Army including involvement in the Battle of the Bulge in WWII.  He taught...

Betty Ramsey

Betty Ramsey

Dec 25, 2017

Betty Ann Ramsey, 81, Homemaker, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Elizabeth McDonald; and sister, Kathy Annette. Survivors include her husband, Donald Ramsey; children, Donny Ramsey and Linda Serrano (Juan); sister, Jeanne Bohannon; grandchildren, Tiffany, Sarah, Jonathan, George, and Kirsten. Memorial Service, 10 am, Saturday, January 6, at Broadway Mortuary,...

Jimmie "Jim" Patton

Jimmie "Jim" Patton

Dec 24, 2017

Jimmie "Jim" H. Patton, 80, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017. Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Margie Patton and parents, George and Maxine Stanley. Survivors include his children, Tony Smith, Johanna Cruz, Debbie Keeton, Mike Patton, and Tammy Letourneau (David); several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Service, 2 pm, Saturday, December 30, at Glenville Baptist Church,...

James Wineinger

James Wineinger

Dec 23, 2017

Wineinger, James E., "Jim", 77, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2017 at the VA Hospice in Wichita, KS. Jim served in the USAF from 1958 to 1962. Upon graduation from WSU, Jim was employed by USD259 as an Educational Mediator. Memorial service 11:00am, Friday, Central Community Church. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Sue; daughters, Ginger (Bryan)...

Raleigh Schreck

Raleigh Schreck

Dec 23, 2017

Raleigh Carl “R.C.” Schreck, 81, passed away on December 23, 2017, at his home after a brief illness. He was born on June 28, 1936, in Wichita, Kansas to Raleigh Walter and Loris (Beardslee) Schreck. He attended grade school in Colorado for a few years before returning to Wichita where he attended Central Junior High School and then Wichita...