Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Billy Bishop

Billy Bishop

Jul 28, 2016

Bishop, Billy Joe, 60, Lubbers Auto Parts Warehouseman, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016. Private Services will be held. Survivors include his brother, Russell Bishop, Anchorage, AK; sister, Melinda Brooks, Wasilla, AK and aunt, Betty Beckwith, Miller, OK. Memorials to Valley Hope. Share condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com. Services by Broadway Mortuary.

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Robert Scofield

Robert Scofield

Jul 27, 2016

Scofield, Robert E. “Bob”, 65, Bail Bondsman, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016. No services will be held. Preceded in death by his mother, Marian Scofield and grandparents, Herbert and Gertrude Crawford. Survivors include his wife Judy Wilson; father, John Scofield; sons, Robert (Lynn) Wilson and Christopher (Stephanie) Wilson; daughters, Susan (Sam) Bursch and Jacinda Jurgeson; sister, Brenda Danley;...

Betty Gerard

Betty Gerard

Jul 26, 2016

Gerard, Betty Jane, 91, passed away July 26, 2016. Graveside Service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 5, 2016. Betty was preceded in death by parents, Amos and Mildred Mount; and daughter, Barbara Deshazer. Survivors include sons, Clifford and Wildron (Gladys) Gerard; daughter, Charlotte Roeder; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A memorial has been established with Harry Hynes Memorial...

Dalton Houle

Dalton Houle

Jul 25, 2016

Dalton Chase Houle, friend to everyone and cousin to many, uncle, brother, and beloved son, was taken from this life July 25, 2016, to begin an eternity as a Florida State University fan in Heaven. Dalton was born at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, KS on August 14, 1998, to Tim and Tiffany Houle. Dalton would divide...

Mary Kriwiel

Mary Kriwiel

Jul 23, 2016

Kriwiel, Mary Virginia (Johnson), was born on March 4, 1933 in Hutchinson, Kansas and passed away in Wichita, Kansas on Saturday, July 23, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Tobin and Katherine (George) Johnson and her loving husband, Edward Adam Kriwiel. She is survived by her nine children, Kathy Allin (Tim) Shawnee, KS, Jane Kriwiel,...

Terry Stephens

Terry Stephens

Jul 22, 2016

Stephens, Terry Sue Carthrae, was born, the second daughter, to Stewart and Marion (Wells) Carthrae on September 8, 1951 in Hardtner, KS. Terry began her education in a one-room country school house in Aetna, KS. She graduated from Kiowa High School in 1969. She then attended Wichita State University, and continued her education at Washburn University School of Law,...

Cody Collins

Cody Collins

Jul 22, 2016

Collins, Cody B., 24, Construction Worker, passed away Friday, July 22, 2016. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Thursday, Broadway Mortuary, Wichita. Rosary 6:00pm, Friday, Paul Thomas Funeral Home, Miami, OK Funeral Service 10:00am, Saturday Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Miami, OK. Preceded in death by is brother, John Collins and grandparents, John and Rita Foust and Teddy Collins, Sr. Survivors include his mother,...

Delois Matney

Delois Matney

Jul 21, 2016

Matney, Delois Ermaline, 74, passed from this life to join Ron, her husband of 50 years, in Heaven. Erma, as she was known, was born on March 2, 1942 to Larkin and Edith Penny in Beech Grove, Arkansas. She will be remembered as a loving and supporting wife, mother, and friend. Nothing made her happier than being with her...

Arla Latta

Arla Latta

Jul 19, 2016

Arla F. Latta, 87, Homemaker, avid Wichita State Shocker fan, and gardener, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Arla was preceded in death by her husband, Garvin Latta; parents, Daniel and Bonnie Wilson; and sister, Louise Chapman. Survivors include her sons, Terry (Wendy) and Sam (Ann) Latta; grandchildren, Teresa Walker (Damion), Brian Latta (Amber), Krista Latta (Ben Rudman), and...

Jay Dowling

Jay Dowling

Jul 18, 2016

Dowling, Jay L., 82, passed away July 18, 2016. Private family services will be held at a later date. He was preceded in death by wife, Judy Dowling. Survivors include sons, Sean and Kevin Dowling; daughter, Kelly Dowling; and grandchildren, Bryce, Tara and Shawnus. Memorials have been established with St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN...

Ryan Lockaby

Ryan Lockaby

Jul 18, 2016

Lockaby, Ryan A., 24, passed away July 18, 2016. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, July 26 at Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 27 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Ryan was preceded in death by grandmother, Linda Robertson. Survivors include parents, Kevin (Christie) Lockaby and Virginia (Jason) Smith; brothers, Trever and Alex Lockaby;...

Anthony Collier

Anthony Collier

Jul 18, 2016

Collier, Anthony “Tony” D., born April 26, 1991, went to be with Our Lord and Savior on July 18, 2016. Memorial service will be 2:00 pm, Tuesday at Broadway Mortuary. Anthony was a beautiful soul who loved and was loved by many. Favored animals of all sizes, loved to make people laugh, and overall a person who never met...

Randy Kimler

Randy Kimler

Jul 16, 2016

Randy C. Kimler, 58, Truck Driver, passed away on July 16, 2016. Randy was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Sawyer; parents, Arthur Kimler and Marian Poppenhagen; and brother, Chuck Kimler. Survivors include his children, Eric Kimler, Spring Kimler, and Randy Kimler, Jr.; brother, Frank Brazlawski; sister, Donna Laboy; brother, Donnie Kimler; grandchild, Angel Luciano; 5 nieces, 3...

Tammy Shattuck

Tammy Shattuck

Jul 15, 2016

Shattuck, Tamara “Tammy”, 63, retired school psychologist, passed away July 15, 2016. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Thursday at Broadway Mortuary with Memorial Service 1:30 pm, Friday, at Countryside Christian Church. Preceded in death by parents, William and Linda Shattuck; and infant brother, William. Survivors include daughters, Courtney (George) Turner and Meagan (Josh Rawleigh) Sevier; brother, Mark (Karen) Shattuck;...

Stanley Wilmeth

Stanley Wilmeth

Jul 14, 2016

Wilmeth, Stanley, 87, passed away July 14, 2016. Visitation will be 5-7 pm, Monday with Funeral Service at 10am Tuesday, both at Broadway Mortuary. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Opal Boles; wife, L. Christine Wilmeth (Christine and Stan were owners of CandS Construction); and brother, Ray Wilmeth, Jr. Survivors include sons, Bill Wilmeth of...

Merle Thorton

Merle Thorton

Jul 13, 2016

Merle J. Thorton, 86, retired Civil Engineer, passed away surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Memorial Services will be held at 10:30am, Monday, July 18, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Merle is survived by his loving wife, Donna G. Thorton; sons, Bradley J. (Lisa) and Christopher L. (Karla) Thorton; sister, Bonnie White (Robert); grandchildren, Lindsey...

Rebecca Flynn

Rebecca Flynn

Jul 13, 2016

Flynn, Rebecca Jean, 42, Material Support Specialist with Spirit Aerosystems, passed away at home, Wednesday, July 13, 2016. A public memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 23, at Central Christian Church. Becky was born December 11, 1973 in Topeka, Kansas to Greg and Shari (Leja) Flynn. Her father preceded her in death. She is survived by...

John Bean

John Bean

Jul 8, 2016

Bean, John Vincent, 59, Systems Analysist, Agvantis Co., passed away Friday, July 8, 2016. Memorial service 10:00am, Tuesday, Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Preceded in death by parents, Vincent and Betty Bean, survivors include his brother, Christopher G. (Teena Lynne) Bean; sisters, Adrienne (Richard) Marcy, Antoinette Bean , Natalie (Stanley) Swinson, 4 nephews and 2 nieces. Share online condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com....

John Frazier

John Frazier

Jul 6, 2016

Frazier, John M., 60, passed away July 6, 2016. Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Broadway Mortuary Chapel. John was preceded in death by parents, James Gerald and Esta Pearl Frazier. Survivors include spouse, Tawana, sons; Colby James G (Megan) Frazier, Ian Frazier and Bobby Rudd; daughters, Claudia Meggin Frazier, Cheree McClung and Paige...

Dick Hershberger

Dick Hershberger

Jul 6, 2016

Hershberger, Dick, 90, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016. Memorial Service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Central Christian Church Chapel. Dick was preceded in death by parents, William B. and Rhoda Hershberger; and sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Bill Unruh. Survivors include beloved wife, Norma Hershberger; sons, Kendall (Michelle) and Eric (Cynthia) Hershberger; grandchildren, Phoebe...