Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

William "Bill"

William "Bill"

Jun 21, 2017

Bales, William E. “Bill”, 78, retired Magazine Publisher, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Bales; parents, William and Ruth Bales; sister, Marlene Newsom; and grandson, Ryan Hetzel. Survivors include his daughters, Debbie Cruz (Monty), Kim Hetzel (Brian), Shelly Bayer (Bob), and Lori Bales; 4 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Graveside Service,...

Dona Olson

Dona Olson

Jun 19, 2017

Olson, Dona Lorraine, 63, passed away June 19, 2017. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Thursday at Broadway Mortuary. She was preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Carmele Haag; and siblings, Frank Haag, Leslie Ferrell and Charlotte Anquoe. Survivors include children, Elizabeth George, Carl George, and Josephine George; sister, Gwendolyn Haag; grandchildren, Christopher McGuire, Crystal McGuire, Leandra Austin, Brittany...

Theresa Haskins

Theresa Haskins

Jun 18, 2017

Theresa Cecilia Haskins, 85, Homemaker, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017. Theresa was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Ray Haskins and son, James Ray Haskins. Survivors include her children, Brenda Blomberg (Max), Anthony Haskins, and Matthew Haskins (Beverly Beaver); brother, Harold Pfeifer; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at 7...

Canuto Reyes

Canuto Reyes

Jun 18, 2017

Reyes, Canuto, 92, retired construction worker, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017. Visitation 6-8:00 pm, Tuesday, Broadway Mortuary. Funeral Services 2:00pm, Thursday, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness, 3040 N. Jackson, Wichita, KS. Survivors include wife, Evangelina; children, Elias and wife Ernestina Reyes; Mireya Serna, Evangelina and husband, Antonio Rosales, Rebeca Arras, Jonas and wife, Hayde Serna and Jael and...

Everett Bush

Everett Bush

Jun 16, 2017

Bush, Everett Charles, 80, retired SMSgt USAF Veteran, lifetime member of the AMA and a founding member of the Wichita Jeeps Motorcycle Club, passed away June 16, 2017. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Friday, June 23, and Funeral Service will be 10 a.m., Saturday June 24, both at Broadway Mortuary. Interment to follow at White Chapel Cemetery. He was...

Anthony Garcia, Jr

Anthony Garcia, Jr

Jun 13, 2017

Garcia, Anthony Jr., 26 years young, battled the spiritual war here on earth. He passed away June 13, 2017. A Memorial Service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, at Immanuel Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Emilio Olivas, Esther Olivas, Rosa Bustos, and Inocencio Camarillo; aunt, Irma DeLaCruz; and brother-in-law, Chris Martinez aka Shyne. Survivors include mother,...

Wanda Urquhart

Wanda Urquhart

Jun 11, 2017

Urquhart, Wanda Lee, 88, passed away June 11, 2017. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Thursday at Broadway Mortuary with Funeral Services 3:00 p.m., Friday at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by parents, Ora and Neta High; husband, Roland; and sister, Loretta Fishburn. Survivors include daughters, Lisa Faidley and Sally Frey; brother, Ken High; grandchildren,...

Glenard Rolf, Sr

Glenard Rolf, Sr

Jun 10, 2017

Rolf, Glenard A. Sr., 82, born October 11, 1934 in Young America, MN, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017. He was a retired US Air Force CMSgt and retired Boeing Logistics Engineer, an Elder of his church for 20 years, a member of the Wichita Choral Society for 20 years, singing the Messiah and a member of the 40/8...

Danny Potter

Danny Potter

Jun 9, 2017

Potter, Danny R., 66, retired Safety Instructor, Valaro Oil Refinery, passed away Friday, June 9, 2017. Visitation 4:30-6:30pm, Tuesday, Funeral Service 10:00am, Wednesday, both at Broadway Mortuary. Graveside service 3:00pm, Thursday, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Hatfield, AR. Preceded in death by parents, Frank Potter and Betty Evans;l son, Ricky Potter and brothers, David and Gerald Potter and 1 great-grandchild. Survivors...

Andres Garcia, Jr

Andres Garcia, Jr

Jun 9, 2017

Garcia, Andres Jr., 60, passed away Friday, June 9, 2017. Private family services will be held at a later date. He was preceded in death by parents, Andres and Sophia Garcia; and sister, Helen Garcia. Survivors include brothers, Jessie and Joe (Melinda) Garcia; sisters, Francis Myers, Mary Jaramillo, Pauline (Joe) Herrada, Rosa (Marlon) Smith, Dora (David) Gonzalez and Yolanda...

Michael Ludlow

Michael Ludlow

Jun 3, 2017

Michael H. Ludlow, 72, DCCCA Information Systems Specialist, went to be with his sister, Gayle and parents, Glenn and Marie Ludlow, on Saturday, June 3, 2017, folowing a brief hospitalization. Michael is survived by his wife, Sheri Ludlow; son, Robert Evans (Paula); step-daughter, Aura Roseberry (Michael Wettstaed); brothers, Mark Ludlow and Patrick Ludlow (Donna); sister, Kathy Weber (John); grandchildren,...

David Taylor

David Taylor

Jun 1, 2017

Taylor, David B “Davey”, Beloved husband, Father, Grandfather, and Brother, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 1st 2017. David began his career with Southwestern Bell in their house services department. He was the third generation to work for “Ma Bell”. His Grandfather James Taylor was the first, then his Father David Taylor Sr., and then...

Diana Guerrero

Diana Guerrero

May 31, 2017

On May 31, 2017, Diane Guerrero was victorious in her battle over Cancer. She is victorious because she has been reunited with her parents and other loved ones who have gone before her, she is no longer suffering, but at rest, and she is in the arms of her loving God. SHE IS VICTORIOUS. Diane Guerrero was born May...

Robert Cheatum

Robert Cheatum

May 31, 2017

Cheatum, Robert D. “Bob”, 77, A and A Auto Town, Owner, passed away Wednesday, May, 31, 2017. Visitation 2-4pm, Sunday, Funeral Service 10:30am, Monday, both at Broadway Mortuary. Graveside service 10:30am, Tuesday, I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Marionville, MO. Preceded in death by parents, Marvin and Elizabeth Cheatum and brother Lynn, survivors include his wife of 57 years, Joy; sons, Jay (Stephanie)...

Karen Fanshier

Karen Fanshier

May 30, 2017

Fanshier, Karen, Lea, 62, loving mother, grandmother and sister, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be 6-8:00pm, Friday, Funeral Service 10:30am, Saturday, both at Broadway Mortuary. Karen was preceded in death by husband, LeRoy; parents, Walter and Myrna Voege; and granddaughter, Alexis. Survivors include her son, Walter (Melissa) Fanshier; daughter, Jennifer...

Jeanette Robertson

Jeanette Robertson

May 29, 2017

Robertson, Jeanette, 65, passed away on May 29, 2017 in Wichita, KS. Jeanette was born in Oxford, Mississippi, and made her home in Iowa Park, TX, with her husband, Marvin. Married 44 years, they raised 2 children together during which time she worked part-time jobs so she could attend her children's activities and events. Jeanette retired from the Texas...

Rev. Faye Graves

Rev. Faye Graves

May 29, 2017

The Rev. Faye M. Graves, 84, former Executive Pastor with Immanuel Baptist Church, went to be with Jesus on Monday, May 29, 2017. In addition to his time with Immanuel, Faye was the former Owner/General Manager of K000AM/FM in Omaha, NE., News Director at KFDI, Manager at KFRM, General Manager of KICT-95, and a Production Manager at KTVH. He...

Marcella Cotton

Marcella Cotton

May 27, 2017

Marcella Cotton, 87, retired Mead Middle School teacher, died May 27, 2017. Funeral service 3:00 pm, Thursday, June 1st, at Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Marcella was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Cotton. She is survived by her son, Casey (Kelly) Cotton; daughter, Suzanne Cotton; grandchildren, James, Charles and John Cotton, all of Wichita; brother, Deane (Judy) Jacobs...

Aileen Carr

Aileen Carr

May 27, 2017

Carr, Aileen Clara, 92, passed away May 27, 2017. A Memorial Service will be 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Winfield, KS. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Griffin Woodrow Carr. Survivors include her sister, Erna (Walt) Schueler of Knoxville, TN; nieces and nephews, Linda (Ken) Funke of Jefferson City, MO,...

Melissa Schnackenberg

Melissa Schnackenberg

May 25, 2017

Schnackenberg, Melissa Jane, 77, passed away May 25, 2017. Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. She was preceded in death by parents, Howard and Hazel Dawson; husband, Richard Schnackenberg; daughter, Kristin Larkey; and brother, John Dawson. Survivors include daughters, Kimberly (Bob) Molscan and Kelly Walling;...