Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Diane Mathews

Diane Mathews

Sep 12, 2016

Mathews, Diane Marie, 51, Loving Wife and Mother, passed away Monday, September 12, 2016. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Thursday, Funeral Service 10:00am, Friday, both at Cross Road Church, 2139 S. Maize Rd. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Marilyn Butts and brother, Darrell Butts. Survivors include her husband of 18 years, Erick Mathews; children, Calah and Aaron Mathews; brother, Duane...

Richard Cullifer

Richard Cullifer

Sep 11, 2016

Cullifer, Richard Earl, 60, former roofer, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Preceded in death by one grandchild, survivors include his wife, Tammy Farris; step-son, Chris (Angie) Facchetti; step-daughters, Stara Farris, Naomi Charboneau, Nicole (John) Peak and Deidre Charboneau (Sean Stephens); sister, JoAnn Denton; and 13 grandchildren. Share condolences at...

Sharon Lansdowne

Sharon Lansdowne

Sep 10, 2016

Lansdowne, Sharon Lee, 74, passed away September 10, 2016. Services will be 10am, Saturday at Asbury United Methodist Church, 2801 W. 15th, Wichita. She was preceded in death by father, Victor Jantzen and loving husband, Raymond. Survivors include mother, Bessie Lee; son, Paul (Cora) Lansdowne; daughter, Laura (Matt) Munsch; siblings, Gary (Jan) Jantzen and Joan (Terry) Ehresman; and 4...

Manuela Flores

Manuela Flores

Sep 10, 2016

Visitation Time: 1:00pm - 8:00pm, Tuesday, September 13, 2016 Place: Broadway Mortuary Chapel 1147 S. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67211 Mass of Christian Burial Time: 10:00am, Wednesday, September 14, 2016 Place: Our Lady of Perpetual Help 2351 N. Market, Wichita, KS 67219 Burial Place: Calvary Cemetery 610 S. Vassar, Wichita, KS 67218

Steven Grantstein

Steven Grantstein

Sep 10, 2016

Steven E. Grantstein entered Heaven on September 10, 2016. He is survived by wife, Jeanette; daughter Abigail Howard and son-in-law, Lucas Howard; son Andrew, daughter-in-law Kathleen, granddaughters Evangeline and Bonnie; brother George; and sister Donna. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Flora, and his sister Patricia.

Steve was born September 14,...

Monroe Dalke

Monroe Dalke

Sep 10, 2016

Monroe Jacob Dalke was born March 6, 1939 on the home place of Jacob E. and Edna F (Klein) Dalke, Hillsboro, Ks. He joined his older brother Lloyd and later was joined by younger sister, Joyce. He graduated from Hillsboro High School. He attended Gnadenau Krimmer Mennonite Brethren Church. He accepted Christ as a young boy and was baptized...

Erick Castorena

Erick Castorena

Sep 8, 2016

Visitation Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Monday, September 26, 2016 Place: Broadway Mortuary Chapel 1147 S. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67211 Recitation of the Holy Rosary Time: 9:30am - 10:00am, Tuesday, September 27, 2016 Place: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 430 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67202 Mass of Christian Burial Time: 10:00am, Tuesday, September 27, 2016 Place: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception...

Donald Crawford

Donald Crawford

Sep 6, 2016

Crawford, Donald Ray, was born Feb. 12, 1938 to Paul and Clara Crusinbery Crawford in Aline, OK. Donald went to be with the Lord Sept. 6, 2016. He was preceded in death by parents; sister, Pauline Hein; a child; and a grandson. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Shelly; six children: Ernest of Wichita, David...

Roy George

Roy George

Sep 5, 2016

George, Roy L., 53, was born January 3, 1963 in Newton, Kansas and passed away Monday, September 5, 2016. Roy had four brothers and two sisters. He went to Roosevelt Elementary from Kindergarten to 4th grade, attended Chisolm Middle School from 5th grade to the 8th grade, and graduated from Newton High School. After his schooling, Roy went to...

Joanne McVicker

Joanne McVicker

Sep 5, 2016

McVicker, Joanne, 88, homemaker, passed away Monday, September 5, 2016. Memorial service 11:00 Saturday, Bethany United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Glenn and son, John and son-in-law, Marvin Story. Survivors include son, Jeffrey (Nora) McVicker; daughter, Jan Story; sisters, June Conley and Joyce Reekie; 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Memorials to Bethany United Methodist Church, 1601 S....

LeRoy Bollig

LeRoy Bollig

Sep 4, 2016

Bollig, LeRoy A., 84, passed away September 4, 2016. He graduated from Ellis High School in 1950 and then spent 4 years in the U.S. Navy – most of this time was spent aboard the USS Marias in the Mediterranean. He married Oneita Jean Rathbun in 1956. He worked for Petroleum, Inc., Central Bank and then retired from Best...

Mary Epley

Mary Epley

Sep 3, 2016

Epley, Mary Ruth, 87, retired Aircraft Instrument Development Co., passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016. Graveside service 2:30 Wednesday, White Chapel Cemetery. Preceded in death by husband Keith Epley, survivors include her sons, Jim (Lucinda) Epley and Gary Epley; brother, Jack Crist; sisters, Betty Lou and Dorthy Jane Montgomery; 3 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Share condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com. Services...

David Govern

David Govern

Sep 3, 2016

Govern, David Joseph, 75, retired Beechcraft Crew Chief, passed away September 3, 2016. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Thursday, September 8 and Funeral Services will be 10 a.m., Friday, September 9 both at Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Interment to follow at Benton Cemetery. Dave enjoyed auto racing, camping and going out to the lake among many other things. He was...

James Martinez

James Martinez

Sep 2, 2016

Memorial Service Place: Private family services will be held.

Frank Leo

Frank Leo

Sep 2, 2016

Leo, Frank James, 86, born on 31 October 1929 (Halloween), passed away on 2 September 2016. Retired Boeing Company, Modification Operations Manager. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Tuesday, Funeral Service 10:00am, Wednesday both at Broadway Mortuary. Graveside service 12:30 Wednesday, Piedmont Cemetery, Piedmont, KS. (East 400 highway mile Post 328). He was born at home on North Pine Street in Howard, Kansas....

Nhuong Le

Nhuong Le

Aug 30, 2016

Visitation Time: 1:00pm - 8:00pm, Friday, September 2, 2016 Place: Broadway Mortuary Chapel 1147 S. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67211 Funeral Service Time: 1:00pm, Saturday, September 3, 2016 Place: Broadway Mortuary Chapel 1147 S. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67211

Kenneth Newman

Kenneth Newman

Aug 29, 2016

Newman, Kenneth M., 67, passed away August 29, 2016. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Sep. 1, at Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Graveside Service will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, Sep. 2, at Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include beloved wife, Paula Newman; brother, Joseph Newman; and two sons. A memorial has been established with American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City,...

Eldon Ivy

Eldon Ivy

Aug 27, 2016

Ivy, Eldon Billy, 95 years of age, died Saturday, August 27, 2016. He retired from Beechcraft Industries in 1984. His wishes are being honored and there will be no services. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Share condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com Broadway Mortuary.

Funeral Service Place: No Services Will Be Held Memorials Alzheimer's Association 1820 E. Douglas...

Tammy May

Tammy May

Aug 27, 2016

Tammy Grace Ward May, 57 years young, departed this world August 27, 2016 due to Multiple Sclerosis. She loved life and all the people she had in hers. She loved gardening, horseback riding, and her family. She fell madly in love and married John May on Dec. 17, 2006. She raised two beautiful women, Codie Borjas and Cassandra Jorgensen....

Gerald Warren

Gerald Warren

Aug 26, 2016

Warren, Gerald “Jerry” Leigh, 74 years, 10 months and 26 days old, retired Printing Inc. employee, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016. Private services will be held. Jerry was born in San Antonio, TX, grew up in Parsons, KS, graduating from Parsons High School. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Pittsburg State University and a Master’s Degree in Anthropology...