Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Sharon Gregory
Dec 15, 2015
Sharon Ann Gregory, 71, homemaker, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015. Sharon is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth R. Gregory; son, Kenny Gregory (Lisa); brother, Jerry Tiberghien; sister, Karen Stewart; grandchildren, Caleb, Joshua, and Noah Gregory; several nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held at 3 pm, Saturday, December 19, Journey Church, 3810 Walker Ave., Maize, KS....
Bernice Kizzire
Dec 15, 2015
Kizzire, Bernice Faye 88, entered Heaven on December 15, 2015. She will be fondly remembered for playing piano, singing hymns, never passing a garage sale without stopping, speeding tickets (“I was just tapping my foot to KFDI, Officer”), decorating everything, and naming each of her cats “Missy” so as not to forget their name. An admitted terrible cook, she...
Lawrence Dwyer
Dec 14, 2015
Dwyer, Lawrence Albert “Lad”, loving husband, father, brother, mentor, and friend, went to be with his Heavenly Father early morning, December 14, 2015. Lad was born to Jean and Albert Dwyer on October 13, 1937 in Ferndale, MI. He leaves the love of his life and wife of 54 years, Merla Grube Dwyer, his three daughters, Shirley Dwyer, Julie...
Joanne Edwards
Dec 12, 2015
Edwards, Joanne L. 83, beloved wife and mother went to be with her Lord & Saviour at home with family on December 12, 2015. Visitation will be from 1-2 pm, Thursday with Funeral Services following at 2:30pm, both at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Burial will take place in Scribner, NE. Joanne was a graduate of Immanuel School of Nursing...
Michael Barsby
Dec 12, 2015
Barsby, Michael Raymond, 79, born Aug. 29, 1936 in Woodbine, IA, passed away Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. Memorial Service will be 10:00 am, Saturday at Broadway Mortuary in Wichita, KS. Michael retired from the Air Force after 20 years and worked for Cessna for 22 years. He was preceded in death by parents, Carroll Barsby and Nina Sorensen; brother,...
Shirley King
Dec 10, 2015
King, Shirley R., 79, died Thursday, December 10, 2015 as a result of a fall. Shirley was a church organist for many years and received her masters degree in Music for Special Ed. She was employed at the Center For The Improvement of Human Functioning now known as The Riordan Clinic, and also worked for several Ophthalmologists in Wichita....
Timothy Jacobs
Dec 5, 2015
Jacobs, Timothy Scott, 56, was born on February 4, 1959, the youngest of five children born to Pete and Della (Headley) Jacobs died in his home November 2015. Tim was currently a school bus driver for USD 259 First Student and had been a driver for various Wichita freight companies. Tim attended Franklin Elementary, Allison Junior High and graduated...
Frances Friend
Dec 2, 2015
Frances S. (Raple) Friend, 98, former Beech Aircraft and Montgomery Ward employee, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015. Frances was born February 7, 1917 in St. Marks, KS. She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Friend; parents, Martin and Anna (Phillips) Raple; brother, Gerald; sister, Gertrude; and an infant brother. Survivors include her sons, Jim (Tina),...
Mary Hollabaugh
Nov 26, 2015
Hollabaugh, Mary Lou, 79, devoted homemaker and owner of Roller City, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2015. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, December 1, 2015 and Funeral Services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2015 both at Broadway Mortuary followed by burial at Greenwood Cemetery. Mary Lou was born November 15, 1936 in Steelville, MO to Albert...
Charles Sanders
Nov 26, 2015
Sanders, Charles W. "Chaz", 79, retired oil and gas producer, died peacefully at home on November 26, 2015 with his son, Todd at his side. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, December 4th, at Broadway Mortuary. Chaz was born on February 12, 1936 in Kingman, Kansas to Wendell and Ethyl Sanders. He was a lifelong...
Judy Arnett
Nov 26, 2015
Arnett (Marler, Rhoads), Judy, 71, born Oct. 2, 1944, passed away November 26, 2015. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Monday at Broadway Mortuary with Funeral Service 1:30 pm, Tuesday at West Side Church of the Nazarene, 2300 S. Seneca, Wichita, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald J. Marler, Sr. and Hazel Marler. Survivors include her...
Lois Webb
Nov 24, 2015
Webb, Lois Elaine, 92, homemaker and retired Riverside Christian Church Secretary passed away November 24, 2015. Funeral services will be 10 am, Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Broadway Mortuary. She was preceded in death by parents, John D. and Retta G. Flaxbeard; husband, Lawrence E. Webb; brother, Paul Flaxbeard and sister, Margaret Berger. Survivors include sons, David E. (Carol)...
Joyce Emig
Nov 8, 2015
Emig, Joyce Joanne , 81, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2015. Graveside services will be 11 am, Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Kensington Gardens Cemetery, 11500 East 21 st St., Wichita, between Greenwich and K-96. She was preceded in death by parents, Monte and Grace Kerns and sisters, Dolores Murray and Betty Swatzell. Survivors include Robert Emig;...
Darlene Ekstrom
Nov 8, 2015
Darlene L. Ekstrom, 76, former Dyne Quik Restaurant Manager/Cook, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2015. Darlene was preceded in death by her son, James Teague. Survivors include her husband, Ivan Ekstrom; daughter, Janet Miner (Ken); son, Richard Giese (Monica); five siblings; granddaughters, Cricket, Jacey, Kimry, and Crystal; five great-grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, November...
Dennis MD
Nov 6, 2015
Moore, Sr., MD, Dennis F., 79, died November 6, 2015. A rosary service will be held at 6:00 pm, Tuesday, November 10th with a funeral mass following at 10:00 am, Wednesday, November 11th, both at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Dr. Moore graduated from the Tulane University School of Medicine in 1962, completed his residency in Internal Medicine at...
Cleo Tucker
Nov 3, 2015
Tucker, (Phoebe) Cleo, 97, passed away 11-3-2015. She was preceded in death by parents, William and Cora Grigsby; husband, Richard L. Tucker, Sr.; sister, Thelma; brother, Ralph Grigsby and wife Shirley and daughter Sharon Ball; and a son-in-law, Jack Wright. Survivors: Ric Tucker, Bil (Judy) Tucker, Rose Wright, Paul Tucker, and Sue (Ron) McCowan; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and...
Victor Albrecht
Nov 2, 2015
Victor H. Albrecht, 86, retired Cessna Aircraft, Shipping Dept. after 30 years, passed away Monday, November 2, 2015. Victor was born in Herington, KS, the son of Louis and Clara Albrecht. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Norman and his wife, Vernadell. Victor and Arlene were married Dec. 6, 1957. His wife Arlene and sons...
Ivan Pearson Jr
Nov 2, 2015
Ivan Hugh Pearson, Jr., 75, also known as “Popps” and “Ace”, passed away Monday, November 2, 2015. He is survived by his children, Troy Pearson, Jason Pearson, Misty Sodowsky, Shane Pearson, Melvin Pearson, Kevin Pearson, Amanda Pearson Stevens, and Aaron Pearson; 2 brothers and 6 sisters; 27 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 pm,...
Tom Simpson
Nov 2, 2015
Tom A. Simpson, 95, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2015 after a brief illness. A memorial service will be held 1:30 Saturday at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S Broadway in Wichita. Tom was born August 17, 1920 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Thomas and Elizabeth (Greenhorn) Simpson. After high school he worked for The Bank of Montreal until 1939 when...
Kippie Hicks
Nov 1, 2015
Hicks, Kippie Lee, 73, retired Boeing Tool and Die Maker, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015. Memorial service 10:30am, Friday, Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Kip is survived by his wife of 46 years, Barbara; daughter, Lisa Geist; brothers Eddie Hicks and Jimmie Hicks and 2 grandchildren Nickalas and Brenna Porsch. Share condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com. Services by Broadway Mortuary
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