Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Catherine Weaver-Jones

Mar 7, 2017

Weaver-Jones, Catherine G. “Cathey”, 58, Toys-R-Us store manager, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017. Graveside services 1:30pm, Wednesday, Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include her fiancee of four years, Jim Gerhart; parents, Charles and Clara Weaver; son, James (Alice) Williams; daughter, Erin Marvin; sisters, Carla (Ardell) Hronek, Cheryl (Jim) Smith and Charlene “Charlie” Weaver; and grandchildren, Malichi and Kain Marvin and...

Dudley Nixon

Mar 6, 2017

Dudley W. (Bill) Nixon, age 76, died Monday, March 6, 2017. Rosary will be at 7:00 pm, Thursday, March 9, and Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, March 10, at 10:00 am, both at Church of the Magdalen, 12626 E. 21st St. N. Bill was born in Nevada, Missouri on December 6, 1940. He graduated from St. Mary of the...

Richard Terry

Mar 6, 2017

Terry, Richard “Dick” 73, passed away Monday, March 6, 2017. Graveside Service will be Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at Calvary Cemetery. Dick was preceded in death by parents, Clyde and Laura Terry; and siblings, Larry, Don, Charlie, Bob and Joanne. Survivors include sons, Ronald (Elizabeth) Terry and Edward (Katharyne) Terry; daughters, Angela (Ronald) Perry, Sandra (Troy) Evans and Cynthia...

Kevin Kellum

Mar 5, 2017

Kevin Harold Kellum, an outdoorsman with a passion to fish, listen to music, and enjoy Mother Nature every chance he got. He was born in Seattle, Washington, and grew up in Cheney, KS, where he later moved to Wichita, KS. He loved to work and was very dedicated to his job at CKT. He passed away peacefully at Via...

Frank Tribioli

Mar 3, 2017

Tribioli, Frank Anthony, 81, retired U.S. Air Force Master Sargent, Boeing Aircraft Co. Buyer and U.S. Censes Bureau Field Rep., passed away Friday, March 3, 2017. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Thursday, Funeral Service 10:30am, Friday both at Broadway Mortuary. Preceded in death by son, Shawn Tribioli, survivors include his wife of 26 years, Linda Childres-Tribioli; sons, Rod (Sherry) Tribioli, Bryan (Debbie)...

Christine Wagenen

Mar 2, 2017

Christine Eleanor Birchall Van Wagenen, most recently of Wichita, KS passed away after a battle with ALS. She also resided in Fort Fairfield, ME, Naples, FL, Harwich Port, MA and Andover, NH.

Christine was a teacher for many years, including Reading, First Grade and High School. She was an avid tennis player and skier.

Christine...

Francisca Aleteanu

Feb 26, 2017

Funeral Service Time: 11:00am, Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Place: St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral 7515 E. 13th St. N., Wichita, KS 67206 Burial Place: Kensington Gardens 11500 E. 21st St. N., Wichita, KS 67206

Winifred "Winnie"

Feb 26, 2017

Winifred Daisy (Neale) “Winnie” Ira, 94, loving mother, grandmother, sister, and homemaker, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017. Winnie was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur D. “Bill” Ira; daughter, Paula Sue Ira; parents, Quenton and Violet Neale; brothers, William and Richard Neale; nephew, Jim Brooks; niece, Kitty Shibao; and grand-nephew, Charles Brooks. Survivors include her daughter, Pamela...

Norma Sneary

Feb 24, 2017

<strong>Sneary, Norma May (Peck) </strong>Loving mother, grandma and aunt passed away February 24, 2017 at the age of 81. Norma was born February 5, 1936 in Ft. Scott, KS to Norman and Iona Peck. She married her soulmate Limuel "Wes" Sneary, October 28, 1970. She retired from Raytheon in 2001 as a Cost Analyst. To all who knew Norma,...

Salvatore DeFazio

Feb 23, 2017

DeFazio, Salvatore Giuseppe, 88, passed away February 23, 2017. Sal was born in Pietrastornina, Italy in 1928, immigrating to America in 1957. While raising a family, he worked as a Motor Electrician at Mears/Reliance Electric for many years and for the USD 259 school service center. Sal was preceded in death by his parents, Carmela and Giuseppe DeFazio; sisters,...

Cora Sands

Feb 22, 2017

Sands, Cora, 81, passed away Feb. 22, 2017. Visitation will be 6-8 Monday with Funeral Service 10 am, Tuesday, both at Broadway Mortuary. She was preceded in death by parents, Coy and Mary Harris; sons, Tommy and Richard; and numerous siblings. Survivors include sons, Steve (Shelia) Sands, Mike Sands, Allen Sands, Gary (Gayla) Sands; daughter, Judith Pine; brothers, John,...

Parker Irwin

Feb 21, 2017

Irwin, Parker Thomas “Tom”, Age 80, retired funeral director, died Feb. 21, 2017, from his journey with dementia. Tom was born June 16, 1936 in Winfield, KS to Parker and Helen Irwin. As a young child, the family moved to Enterprise, KS where they established the Irwin Funeral Home. Tom graduated from the Enterprise High School, then earned a...

Nevin Runyan

Feb 21, 2017

Runyan, Nevin Dale, 47, passed away February 21, 2017. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Friday with Funeral Service 10:00 a.m., Saturday, both at Broadway Mortuary. Survivors include loving wife of 16 years, Jennifer; daughter, Elizabeth; step-son, Alexander McBride; parents, Jerry and Virginia Runyan; brothers, James, Kenton, Lance and Maurice; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Nevin went to St....

Kenneth Long

Feb 20, 2017

Kenneth “Ken” Jess Long, 67, passed away Monday, Feb. 20, 2017. Ken was preceded in death by his father, Woodrow Lee Long. Survivors include his mother, Joyce Long and brother, Earl (Linda) Long. Memorial Service, 10:30 am, Friday, Feb. 24, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. A memorial has been established with W.O.L.F. Sanctuary, P.O. Box 1544, Laporte, CO...

Shankerbhai Patel

Feb 18, 2017

Visitation Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Monday, February 20, 2017 Place: Broadway Mortuary Chapel 1147 S. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67211 Funeral Service Time: 10:30am, Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Place: Broadway Mortuary Chapel 1147 S. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67211

Judy Carrell

Feb 18, 2017

Carrell, Judy Ellen, 63, loving wife, mother and grandmother, went to be with her Lord, surrounded by her family, Saturday, February 18, 2017. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Tuesday, Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service 10:30am, Wednesday, First Baptist Church, Haysville, KS. Survivors include her husband, of 46 years, Dwight; son, Timothy Carrell; daughter Kellie (Bill) Loudermilk; brothers, Bill Cox (Terry Washington) and Gary...

Austin Witmer

Feb 17, 2017

Witmer, Austin Craig, 30, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017. Visitation will be 2-4:00pm, Sunday, Broadway Mortuary. Austin is survived by his father David and wife, Patty Witmer; mother Trudy and husband, John Schott; grandmother, Betty Whisenhunt and sister, Megan Witmer. Share condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com. Broadway Mortuary.

Visitation Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Sunday, February 19, 2017 Place: Broadway...

James Beyer

Feb 15, 2017

Beyer, James "Jim”, 68, passed away February 15, 2017. Contact the family for service details. He was preceded in death by parents, Benjamin and Emma Beyer; brother, Robert Leon Beyer; and infant son, Charles. Survivors include his loving wife, Linda Beyer; son, Ben (Jenna) Beyer; daughter, Brandi Wilson; and grandchildren, Jimmy, Corbin, and Matthew. A memorial has been established...

Karen Kramberg

Feb 15, 2017

Kramberg, Karen Lee, 70, (nAC.e Lehman/Wilkinson) returned into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 15th of 2017, passing peacefully in her home. Private family services for Karen will be held. She was preceded in death by her parents, Geneva and Edgar Wilkinson. Survivors include her six children; eight grandchildren; three great-children; nieces, nephews, and...

Wilma Edwards

Feb 15, 2017

Wilma Edwards was born at home in Orion, Kansas on October 28, 1947. Wednesday, February 15th at 1:25 am she passed away with her children by her side. She fought a long hard battle of several cancers and beat most of them. The last one however was too much for her weakened state. She was survived by her son,...