Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

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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David Wettstaed

Nov 1, 2015

Wettstaed, David, 74, retired Boeing Materiel Manager, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015. Survivors: wife, Sue; sons, James (Judith) and Michael (Aura); granddaughter, Josephine; and sister, Joanne (John) Hachtel. He dearly loved his dog, McDuff and golf. Memorials to Kansas Humane Society at www.KSHumane.org. No local services. Share condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com. Arrangements by Broadway Mortuary.

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Ollie Ward

Oct 31, 2015

Ollie Earl Ward passed away On October 31, 2015. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Tuesday, Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service 10:30am, Wednesday, Bethany United Methodist Church. He was born December 27, 1921 in Cook County, Texas to Odus and Myrtle Ward. He was a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church. Ollie was preceded in death by son Jody Ward, sister Marie Renard,...

Charles Gumm

Oct 31, 2015

Gumm, Charles, H., 88, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Monday, November 2, 2015 at Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Funeral Services will be 11:00 am, Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at the Catholic Care Center Chapel. Survivors include his beloved wife of 71 years, Lila L. Gumm; daughters, Donna (Dennis) Morris, Sheryl (George) Dragoo; sisters, Ruby...

Brian Stocking

Oct 31, 2015

Stocking, Brian Drexel, 59, son of Robert Stocking and Veta Fuqua Davison, passed away October 31, 2015. Private services will be held by the family. Share condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com. Arrangements by Broadway Mortuary.

Burial Place: Kensington Gardens 11500 E. 21st St. N., Wichita, KS 67206 Services Place: Private family services will be held.

Margaret Glasscock

Oct 28, 2015

Glasscock, Margaret Marie “Peggy”, Cherished by one man who called her his Wife, adored by seven boys who owed her their life, remembered by all who she has ever known, loved by one God who called her Home. Born December 23, 1930 in Omaha Nebraska to William and Katherine Ryan, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015. Visitation 5-7:00pm, Sunday,...

Richard Barnes

Oct 27, 2015

Richard Orville Barnes, 77, retired Iron Worker, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015. Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Diane Marie Barnes; parents,Ernest and Alice Barnes; sisters, Loretta Chewey and Biddie Holland. Survivors include his children, Noal L. Barnes, Jarrett W. Barnes (Ariela), Abbie M. Barnes, and Alicia R. Nyambwa (Ajiru); sister, Kay; 12 grandchildren and 4...

Darlene Newkirk

Oct 26, 2015

Newkirk, Darlene B., 83, retired Bookkeeper, passed away Monday, October 26, 2015. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Thursday, Broadway Mortuary. Funeral Service 1:30pm, Friday, Faith Lutheran Church, Derby, KS. Survivors include her husband, Bob; daughters, Faith (Jeff) Boom and Roxie (Robert) Brean; grandchildren, Zeb (Lucia), Jeremy, Krista (Vince), Travis (Shalise), Dylan, Hannah and great-grandchildren, Chloe, Taylor, Izzy, Xuvier, Jonathan, Katre, Gaven, Sydney,...

Elizabeth Rouse

Oct 24, 2015

Elizabeth Lucille Rouse, 93, beloved wife and mother, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Kenneth Wilson Rouse. Elizabeth is survived by her children, Robert (Mary) Rouse, Rhonda (Charles) Weaver, Melinda (Kris) Kimple, and Susan Rouse, grandmother to John Rouse, Mark Weaver, Amy Bodde, David Weaver, Jessica Hodges,...

Tomas Ventura

Oct 21, 2015

Ticum Ventura, Tomas, 49, passed away October 21, 2015. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 pm, Monday, October 26, 2015 with Funeral Service 10:30 am, Tuesday, October 27, both at Church of Nazarene, 421 S. Tyler Rd. Survivors include parents, Tomas Ticum Riquiac and Juana Ventura Sen; wife, Orquidia Archila; sons, Thomson Ticum and Yhoshua Ticum; daughter, Linda Ticum; brothers, Juan...

Joseph Prichard

Oct 21, 2015

Prichard, Joseph Howard, 61, retired Southern Star Meter Mechanic, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015. Visitation 3-5:00pm, Sunday, Funeral service 10:30am, Monday, both at Broadway Mortuary. Burial will follow at Kensington Gardens. Preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Edith Prichard and grandson, Dylan Petersen. Survivors include his wife, Lorna; daughter, Lynna Petersen; brother, Don (Ginger) Prichard; sister,...

Eileen Clements

Oct 21, 2015

Clements, Eileen R., 84, retired Bookkeeper, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Clements, parents, and a brother. Survivors include her son, Ronald Paul Clements (Debra); daughter, Kay Unruh (Gary); 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and companion, Fred Reed. Eileen loved music and played the piano and organ at various churches...

Bobby Bedwell

Oct 18, 2015

Family and friends of Bobby E Bedwell mourn his passing on October 18, 2015. Bobby, as he was known to his friends- and Babe, Daddy, Ole Man, Grandpa Bob, and Papa, as he was known to his family, has left a legacy of generosity to all he came in contact with. At the age of 17, Bobby joined the...

Eric Wallis

Oct 18, 2015

Wallis, Eric “Pally” “Goose”, 32, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015. Visitation 6-8:00 pm, Friday, Broadway Mortuary. Funeral Service 10:00am, Saturday, First Pentecostal Church. Preceded in death by grandparents, Bud Wallis and Debbie Shelburn; great-grandparents, Oval Booze and Velma Lamb and Uncle, Buddy Wallis, Jr.. Survivors include his father, Darren and wife Andrea Wallis and his mother, Dede Miller...

Matthew Polk

Oct 18, 2015

Polk, Matt, 25, Wasabi Downtown Restaurant Manager, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2015. Memorial service 2:00pm, Friday, Broadway Mortuary. Preceded in death by grandfather, Steve Toms, survivors include his parents, Bob and Lisa Polk, grandparents, Geneva Toms and Joe and Jan Doyon; brother, Marc (Naomi) Polk, nephews, Jameson and Ronan; uncles, Steve (Paula) Doyon and Dan (Jeanette) Polk and...

Frederick Dotter

Oct 17, 2015

Fred C.A. Dotter, 68, retired Aircraft Inspector, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015. No Services are scheduled at this time. Fred is survived by his wife, Jalane Dotter and son, Donald Dotter. Share condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com. Services by Broadway Mortuary

Services Place: No Services will be held.