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Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Robert Bruce

Robert Bruce

Sep 14, 2015

Bruce, Robert Ray, 83, retired after 43 years as a Boeing Engineer, died Monday, September 14, 2015. Memorial service 11:00am, Saturday, September 26, 2015, Pilgrim Congregational Church where he was a Deacon Ameritus. Robert was an Air Force Veteran, having served in Korea, he was also a member of the Wichita A’s Model A Ford Club and the Scandinavian...

Rexine Bryant

Rexine Bryant

Sep 12, 2015

Bryant, Rexine H., 74, Ordained United Methodist Minister passed away peacefully surrounded by her children. In her service as a pastor, from 1985 through 1996 she faithfully served the working poor. She served at Brookside United Methodist Church where she discovered her passion of providing healthcare to the disenfranchised community of Plainview. During her time at Brookside, she actively...

Albert Burleson

Albert Burleson

Sep 12, 2015

Albert “Duane” Burleson, 56, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away Sept. 12, 2015. Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, Believers Tabernacle, 2000 S. Hillside, Wichita. Graveside Services will be 3:00 p.m. Friday, Oxford Cemetery. Duane was born April 22, 1959, in Perryton, Texas, to Dale Duane and Rita Faye (Richeson) Burleson. On Jan. 14, 1995, Duane married Rhonda Davis...

Marie Glenn

Marie Glenn

Sep 12, 2015

Marie Glenn ,88, retired Stearman Elementary School teacher, passed away Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. Visitation with family will be held on Friday evening, Sept. 18, from 5:30-7:30 pm, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Memorial Services, 1:30 pm, Saturday, Sept. 19, at Immanuel Baptist Church Worship Center, 1415 S. Topeka. Marie is survived by her husband, Richard “Dick” Glenn;...

Kathryn Unruh

Kathryn Unruh

Sep 7, 2015

Kathryn Mae Unruh, was born December 3, 1927 in Hominy, Ok and passed away September 7, 2015 in Wichita, KS. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Victor Unruh; grandson, Zachary S. Tanner; and sister, Carolyn (Chris) Crabtree. Survivors include her daughters, Vicki (Tom) Tanner and Gina (Kent) Hutson; sons, Gary (Kay) Unruh and Brian Unruh; sister,...

Gale Clark

Gale Clark

Sep 6, 2015

Gale Clark, 80, retired USD 259 School Administrator, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015. At Gale’s request, no services will be held. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Donna; daughter, Mary (Vincent) Aaron; son, Gary (Cara) Clark; bother, Larry (Nancy) Clark; grandchildren, Aaron Coon, Anthony Clark, Adrian Clark, Don Brown, Benjamin Ecklund and great-grandchildren, Bayley Coon, Cassidey Coon,...

Melissa Johnson

Melissa Johnson

Sep 6, 2015

Johnson (Whitmore), Melissa, 34, passed away September 6, 2015. A memorial service will be 10 am, Monday at Broadway Mortuary. She was preceded in death by mother, Pamela Daniels; grandparents, Harold andamp; Kathy Robbins; and husband, Kevin Johnson. Survivors include father, Johnny (Jill) Whitmore; brother, Matt (Tammy) Whitmore; step-brother, Daryn (Caleigh) Martin; grandmother, Pat Pollard; nieces, Millie and Cora;...

Noel Allen

Noel Allen

Sep 6, 2015

Allen, Noel F., 76, died Sunday, September 6, 2015. Private services will be held. Services by Broadway Mortuary.

Memorial Service Place: No Services will be held.

Max Maurer

Max Maurer

Sep 5, 2015

Max Charles Maurer was born November 17, 1929, in Wichita, Kansas, to Charles J. Maurer and Vera King Maurer and passed away September 5, 2015, in Wichita, Kansas. As a Wichita South-ender, he attended Harry Street Elementary and Hamilton Intermediate, and graduated from Wichita East High School in 1947. He also attended Wichita State University, where he studied business...

Robert Gensch

Robert Gensch

Sep 5, 2015

Gensch, Robert D., 94, retired petroleum geologist, died Sept. 5, 2015. Funeral service 1:00 pm, Friday, Sept. 11, at Heartland Community Church. Bob was a successful petroleum geologist, landman and oil operator. After serving in the Infantry in Gen Patton’s 3rd Army in WW II he finished his geology degree at WSU (1947), was an engineer in Texas with...

Valorie Brown

Valorie Brown

Sep 3, 2015

Brown, Valorie H, “Nanny,” age 81, former child daycare provider, passed away peacefully September 3, 2015 after a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma cancer. She was born in rural Nemaha County, KS. Graveside Services, 11 am, Tuesday, Sept. 8, at Greenwood Cemetery, 6231 W. 47th St. S., Oatville, KS. Valorie was preceded in death by husband, Darnell, parents Ruth...

Crystal Strunk

Crystal Strunk

Sep 3, 2015

Strunk, Crystal Ann, 32, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on September 3, 2015 after a hard fought battle with diabetes. Visitation will be 5-8 pm, Thursday, September 10, 2015 at Broadway Mortuary. Graveside Service will be 2:00 pm, Friday, September 11, 2015 at Greenwood Cemetery. Crystal Ann was born in Wichita, KS on June 23, 1983....

DeLoris Eckerman

DeLoris Eckerman

Sep 3, 2015

DeLoris D. Eckerman, 81, Beloved wife and mother, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, September 3, 2015. Rosary 7:30pm, Tuesday, Broadway Mortuary. Funeral Mass 11:00am, Wednesday, St. Joseph Catholic Church. Preceded in death by parents, Carl and Hazel Hoover and sister, Bernice Glass. Survivors include her husband of over 61 years, Keith; sons, Doug (Christy), David...

Dorothy Noffsinger

Dorothy Noffsinger

Sep 3, 2015

Dorothy Marie Noffsinger, 89, loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, died Sept. 3, 2015. Private family graveside service has been held. Dorothy was the caretaker of the YWCA and First Presbyterian Church camps. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Noffsinger. Surivors include her sons, Robert Noffsinger of Wichita and Jim (Cherry) Irwin of Oklahoma City; granddaughter,...

Robert Tanner

Robert Tanner

Sep 1, 2015

Tanner, Robert A, 95, LandS Machine Company co-owner, passed away September 1, 2015. Open viewing will be 1-8 pm, Thursday at Broadway Mortuary with a Memorial Service 1:00 pm, Saturday, at First Presbyterian Church, 525 N. Broadway. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Sarah; wife, Doris; and brothers, Lester and Fred. Survivors include son, Gary...

Corlena Wilson

Corlena Wilson

Aug 30, 2015

Corlena L. Wilson, 93, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merle Wilson; son, LeeRoy Wilson; daughter, Lori Pyle; and grandson, Christopher Beckner. Survivors include her daughters, Merlene Lane and Georgya Crane; daughter-in-law, Thelma Wilson; 15 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation hours, 12-8 pm, Friday, Sept. 4, and Funeral Services,...

Biddie Holland

Biddie Holland

Aug 29, 2015

Biddie Jane Holland, 68, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2015. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Friday, Broadway Mortuary. Graveside service 2:00pm, Saturday, GreenValley Cemetery, Furley, KS. Preceded in death by husband, Frank Holland and parents, Rufus and Alice Hughes. Survivors include her brother, Richard Barnes and many nieces and nephews. Share condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com. Services by Broadway Mortuary.

Visitation Time: 6:00pm,...

Robert Lemon

Robert Lemon

Aug 28, 2015

Robert Ray Lemon, 58, beloved father, brother, and friend passed away on August 28, 2015 after a hard fought battle with cancer, leaving many behind who loved him. Robert was a free spirit who lived life on his own terms. A father of five children, being a Dad was his greatest joy in life. Spending time with his children...

Amos Crawford

Amos Crawford

Aug 28, 2015

Amos Reno Crawford, Devoted husband, Dad and Grandpa, died Friday, August 28, 2015 at his home. Visitation 6-8:00pm Tuesday, Broadway Mortuary. Funeral Service 10:30am, Wednesday, Westview Baptist Church, 1325 S. Meridian. Amos is survived by his wife Betty (Caylor) Crawford; son Michael and daughter Stephanie; grandchildren, Keri Gale, Josh, Ciera, Shelby, Austin, Nick and Zack; Great-grandchildren Jace, Brylee and...

Rex Neice

Rex Neice

Aug 27, 2015

Rex David Neice, 82, Mansory Contractor, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2015. Memorial Service will be 10 am, Friday, September 4, 2015 at Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Preceded in death by parents, Earl and Maudie Neice and wife, Barbara Ann Neice. Survivors include his son, Kelly and Shannon Neice. Memorials to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Share condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com. Services...

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