Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Larry Hudson

Larry Hudson

Jun 5, 2016

Hudson, Larry Lee, 73, proud Vietnam Army Veteran and retired Wichita and Derby Police Officer, passed away June 5, 2016. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Wednesday with Funeral Service 2:30 pm, Thursday, both at Broadway Mortuary. He was preceded in death by parents, John and Dorothy; and 4 brothers. Survivors include his loving wife of 41 years, Sue Hudson;...

Wilma Peebler

Wilma Peebler

Jun 4, 2016

Peebler, Wilma Arlene, 89, loving wife and mother, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2016. Visitation, 5 – 7:00pm, Wednesday, Broadway Mortuary. Funeral Service 10:00am, Thursday, Bethel Life Center, 3777 S. Meridian. Wilma is survived by a daughter, Lori Ann (Lance) Walton; son, Daniel Paul (Virginie) Peebler; grandchildren, Sarah (Aaron), Leah, Robert, Nathan, Madeleine, Luke, Anna and Caleb. Memorials to...

Donald Sutton

Donald Sutton

Jun 3, 2016

Donald G. Sutton, 88, longtime Aircraft Worker, was born on January 20, 1928 and died on June 3, 2016. Donald was preceded in death by his father, Weitzel J. Sutton and mother, Norma Roach Sutton Mixer; wife, Ruth M. Rood-Sutton; and sister, Shirley Longley. Survivors include his wife, Betty Sutton; sons, Daniel (Gail) and Jeff (Candi) Sutton; daughter, Sandra...

Landon Stine

Landon Stine

Jun 2, 2016

Stine, Landon William-Leigh, infant son of Kristopher Stine, Jr. and Cierra Ward, born December 16, 2015, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016. Memorial service 11:00 Thursday, June 9, 2016 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Derby Stake, 1409 S. Rock Rd., Derby, KS. Additional survivors include his sister, Aurora Stine; grandparents, Tiffany Schwindt and John...

Richard Hecox

Richard Hecox

Jun 2, 2016

Hecox, Richard (Dick), 75, Delivery Driver for Kaylor Dental Lab and retired Pepsi Driver, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016. Celebration of Life will be at the Osage Park Recreation Center, 2121 W. 31st South, at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 25, 2016. He was preceded in death by parents, Richard Hecox and Marion Drew; son, Leonard Hecox;...

Kathleen Kirchner

Kathleen Kirchner

Jun 2, 2016

Kathleen Ann Thies Kirchner, 87, passed on to eternal life on June 2, 2016. Katie was born April 18, 1929 in Harper, KS to Francis F. and Mildred M. Williams Thies of Marion, KS. Katie’s passion was nursing. She worked in local hospitals, doctors offices, and private homes. She was loved by many. Survivors include her children, Kenneth E....

Lois McPherron

Lois McPherron

May 30, 2016

McPherron, Lois Marie, 84, passed away Monday, May 30, 2016. She was a Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, and a cherished friend to many. She was a follower of Christ and loved sweets, books, and red lipstick. She retired from Wichita South High School as an English Teacher and Language Arts Department Head. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Friday, Broadway Mortuary. Funeral Service...

George Badeen

George Badeen

May 30, 2016

Badeen, George P., 62, born June 23, 1953 in Tulsa, OK passed away May 30, 2016 in Wichita, KS. Trisagion and Funeral Service will be 7:00 pm, Thursday at St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral, 7515 E. 13th. Burial will be 11:00 am, Friday at Resthaven Cemetery. Preceded in death by father, Joe Badeen; mother, Susie Razook Badeen; brother, William...

Frances Lauer

Frances Lauer

May 29, 2016

Lauer, Frances Mae (Callis), was born June 5, 1925 in Springfield, Missouri to George Henry and Bessie Mae Callis. She grew up with three sisters and two brothers: Betty, Helen, Effie, Charles, and Harry. Frances married Clair O’Dell Lauer on March 12, 1943 in Cherokee, Kansas. They moved to Wichita shortly after that and raised three children: Terry, Randy,...

Lova Sater

Lova Sater

May 28, 2016

Sater, Lova J. (Oliphant), 69, loving wife, mother and grandmother, died May 28, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, June 6, in the chapel of Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Lova was preceded in death by her parents, Mastin and Lila Jackson; daughter, Shelley Arrington; son, Kent Oliphant; and brothers, Bud Jackson, Dennis Jackson, Larry Jackson...

Paul Bohlken

Paul Bohlken

May 28, 2016

Paul W. Bohlken, 91, retired USPS Mail Carrier, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016. Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Jean Bohlken; 3 sons; 3 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Survivors include his children, Janice Russell (David), Roy Bohlken (Ruth), Denis Bohlken (Jean), Brenda Reichenberger (Bill), and Cindy Klein (Darryl); 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild....

Timothy Saville

Timothy Saville

May 28, 2016

Saville, Timothy Phillip, age 50, born 3-22-66, passed away May 28, 2016. Memorial Service will be 11:00 am, Wednesday, June 1st at First Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include father, James Saville; mother, Saundra Schubert ; brothers, Michael (Denise) Saville and Danny Saville; 1 nephew and 3 nieces. Memorials to: First Church of the Nazarene’s Children Dept. Share condolences...

Judy Wells

Judy Wells

May 27, 2016

Wells, Judith “Judy”, 76, passed away May 27, 2016 in Wichita, Kansas. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 1, 2016 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Broadway Mortuary, located at 1147 S. Broadway in Wichita, Kansas. Graveside Services will take place Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 2:00 pm at the Lebanon Cemetery located in rural Kingman County, Kansas....

Norbert Atherton

Norbert Atherton

May 27, 2016

Norbert J. Atherton, 98, retired Teacher with USD 259, former television shop owner, and Co-Owner of KSGL Radio, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016. Norbert was preceded in death by his wife, Lanore Atherton. Survivors include his children, Karen Clifford (Don), Terry Atherton (Hazel) and Craig Atherton (Colleen); brother, Wayne Atherton (Debbie); 9 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren....

Sue Griffin

Sue Griffin

May 24, 2016

Sue Ann Griffin, 80, loving mother and homemaker, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Sue was preceded in death by her daughter, Gladys Hawk and granddaughter, Rebecca Melvin. Survivors include her children, Patsy Beaucham, Adrien Napier (Noreen), Clyde Napier (Linda), Dal Miller (Paul-deceased), and Steve Napier (Veronica); 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. Family Visitation, 6-8 pm, Thursday,...

Joan Rains

Joan Rains

May 24, 2016

Joan B. Rains, 86, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Joan was preceded in death by her former husband, Wayne Younts; daughter, Cassandra Minton; and adoptive mother, Rosie Griffin. Survivors include her husband, Buford Rains; son, Wayne Younts, Jr.; step-sons, Kevin and Kirk Rains; brother, Jack Cox; two half-sisters; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial Services, 2 pm, Friday, June...

Mary Mellard

Mary Mellard

May 23, 2016

Mellard, Mary Elizabeth, 87, retired WSU Secretary, passed away Monday, May 23, 2016. Memorial services 10:00am, Thursday, Bethany Lutheran Church, 1000 W. 26th South. Preceded in death by her husband Richard W. Mellard; parents, Clinton and Ethel Searcy and sisters, Barbara O’Day and Sandra Shulaw. Survivors include her son, Richard W. and Shelley Mellard, II; daughters, Kathy Mellard and...

Charles Razook

Charles Razook

May 20, 2016

Razook, Charles, 55, born Sept. 18, 1960, passed away May 20, 2016. Trisagion and Funeral Service will be 7:00 pm, Thursday at St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral. Private family graveside will be at the Mound Cemetery in Moundridge, KS. Survived by father, Gene Razook; sisters, Janel Razook and Laura (David) Capps; nieces, Ashton, Kaylen and Jillian of Wichita; aunts,...

Roberta Regan

Roberta Regan

May 19, 2016

Regan, Roberta Jean, 83, retired Elementary Teacher of Haysville, KS, went to be with her spouse Roy Regan in Heaven, May 19, 2016. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Graveside Service will be 1:30 p.m., Thursday, May 26, 2016, at White Chapel Cemetery. Jean is survived by son, Randall (Janet) Regan; grandchildren,...

Paula Reader

Paula Reader

May 19, 2016

Reader, Paula, 72, passed away May 19, 2016. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Monday at Broadway Mortuary with Funeral Services 10:00 am, Tuesday at Colonial Heights Assembly of God. Burial will take place in Collinsville, OK. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Violet Brown; sister, Carolyn Brown; and grandson, Kevin Hatfield. Survivors include daughter, Penny...