Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Pauline Botkin
Jun 20, 2015
Botkin (Poyzer) Pauline M., 88, a former elementary school substitute teacher, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 20, 2015. Preceded in death by her parents John and Olive Papez and brother Donald Papez. To her marriage to Ivan Schneider of 30 years were born Paul Schneider and Joyce Cochran, who survive her. She was fortunate...
Thelda Bennett
Jun 19, 2015
Bennett, Thelda J., 79, passed away June 19, 2015. Visitation 6-8 pm Monday with Funeral Services 2:30 pm, Tuesday, both at Broadway Mortuary. Burial services will be in Flagstaff, AZ. She was preceded in death by parents, Richard and Pearl Hicks; husbands, Charles Pryor and Billy Bennett; son, Charles Pryor, Jr.; brothers, Kenneth and Roger Hicks; and grandchildren, Theresa...
Velma Yates
Jun 17, 2015
Yates-Sellers, Velma L., 91, passed away June 17, 2015. Viewing hours 1-5 pm Sunday with Funeral Service 10:00 am, Monday both at Broadway Mortuary. She was preceded in death by parents, Claude and Lulah Olmstead; husband, Earl Yates; daughter, Glenda Faust; brothers, Lester, Lawrence, and Earsley Olmstead; and sisters, Vera Beagley and Pearl Bixby. Survivors include sons, Mark (Shannon)...
Helen Drennen
Jun 14, 2015
Drennen, Helen Louise (Carr), 85, child of God, died at home June 14, 2015. Born to Alfred R. and Lucile D. Carr in 1929, she was married to Harold O. Drennen for 64 years and privileged to be the mother of 6 children. A high school Valedictorian and Salutatorian of her Wesley Medical Hospital School of Nursing class, Helen...
Ginger Skinner
Jun 14, 2015
Skinner, Ginger, 61, Walmart employee for over 25 years, Loving Mother and Grandmother, passed away, Sunday, June 14, 2015. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Thursday, Funeral Service 2:00pm, Friday, both at Broadway Mortuary. Preceded in death by husband, Larry, survivors include son, Larry, Jr. (Ginger Lewis); daughters, Teresa Poston (Justin Stripling), Marie Landwehr; 5 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild; brother, Jay LeMay and several...
Melanie Palmer
Jun 13, 2015
Palmer, Melanie Marie, 26, passed away June 13, 2015. Private services will be held at a later date. Survivors include her parents, Michael Palmer and Teresa Whiteman, and her sisters, Stephanie Palmer and Cory Voorhees. Share condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com. Services by Broadway Mortuary.
Funeral Service Place: Private family services will be held.
Levi Ferland
Jun 12, 2015
Ferland, Levi Leo, 83, entered into eternal life on Friday, June 12, 2015 in Wichita, KS. He was born on July 7, 1931 in Bogue, KS to Euclide and Mary (Marie Benoit) Ferland. He is survived by his wife, Connie (Johnson) Ferland of 62 years. He was a Damar High School graduate in Damar, KS and completed his Army...
Carl Green
Jun 11, 2015
Green, Carl Anson, 70, owner of Carl Green Automotive Design, died June 11, 2015. A visitation will be held with family, 6:00-8:00 pm, Thursday, June 18th, at Broadway Mortuary, Wichita, KS. Funeral Services 11:00 am, Friday, June 19th, at Believers Tabernacle, 2000 S. Hillside, Wichita, KS. Burial will follow at 3:00 pm, Friday, at Oak Hill Cemetery, Chautauqua, KS....
Barbara Wolfe
Jun 10, 2015
Wolfe, Barbara A., 64, homemaker, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Memorial Services to be held at a later date. Survivors include her husband, Heath Wolfe; children, Jason Hanna, Elizabeth Hanna, and Brandon Slycord; brother, Brian Slycord (Linda); sister, Rhonda Slycord; grandchildren, Raevyn Slycord and Molly Osterkamp. Arrangements by Broadway Mortuary.
Memorial Service Place: A memorial service will...Michael Fulton
Jun 10, 2015
Fulton, Michael W., 74, retired Postal Worker, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Michael is preceded in death by his wife, Diana “Dee jo”A� Fulton and daughter, Carrie Rebecca Fulton. Survivors include his sons, Joel (Darian) and Luke (Sara) Fulton; brother, Jerry Harris (Alicia); numerous nieces and nephews. Family Visitation will be held from 6-8 pm, Tuesday, June 16,...
Jennifer Fees
Jun 9, 2015
Fees, Jennifer R., 67, retired USD 259 administrative assistant, passed away June 9, 2015. Memorial service will be 10:30, Monday at Broadway Mortuary. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Payne; and brothers, Mark Payne and Geoff Payne. Survivors include her loving husband of 48 years, Ray Fees; sons, Lee (Kathryn) Fees, Brian (Alison) Fees, and Dennis...
Jackie Bills
Jun 6, 2015
Bills, Jackie S., 68, passed away June 6, 2015. Graveside Services 11:30 a.m., Friday at Kechi Township Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles F. and Maxine Spunaugle; husband, Ludie W. Bills; brother, Charles E. Spunaugle; and sisters, Mary Penn, Sharon Nelson, and Delores Spunaugle. Survivors include her son, John (Tracy) Bills; daughter, Susan (Michael Maier)...
John Knolla
Jun 6, 2015
Knolla, John Patrick “Pat”, 73, Knolla’s Pizza Owner, passed away, Saturday, June 6, 2015. Viewing 10:00am – 4:00pm Friday, Broadway Mortuary. Wake Service 7:00pm, Friday, Funeral Service 11:00am, Saturday, both at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Preceded in death by parents, John and Marguerite Knolla and brother, Mike Knolla. Survivors include his wife, Sheri; sons, Todd (Michelle) Henricks and Toby...
Sherman Donaldson
Jun 5, 2015
Donaldson, Sherman Billy, 69, born June 19, 1945, lost his battle with cancer Friday, June 5, 2015 and went home to be with our Lord. Visitation 6-8:00pm Thursday, Funeral service 10:00am, Friday both at Broadway Mortuary. He is survived by his 3 children, Debi (Stacy) Griffin, Beth (Brent) Talbert and William Donaldson; 7 grandsons, Preston, Codylee and Tyler Rumsey,...
Roland Smith
Jun 5, 2015
Smith, Roland E., 88, Former Wichita Independent Business Association Executive Director, retiring in 1988 and WWII Navy veteran, passed away, Friday, June 5, 2015. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Monday, Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service 10:00am, Tuesday, West Side Christian Church. Preceded in death by his wife, Pauline; parents, C. Dale and Garnet O. Smith and brother, Max Smith. Survivors include his children,...
Andrea Kennedy-Colwell
Jun 2, 2015
Kennedy-Colwell, Andrea M., 52, passed away June 2, 2015. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 pm, Wednesday with Funeral Service 1:00 pm, Thursday, both at Broadway Mortuary. She was preceded in death by her father, J.F. Motley. Survivors include her mother, Grace Motley; husband, Ed Colwell; sons, Joshua Kennedy and Zechariah (Erika) Kennedy; brother, Michael Motley; granddaughter, Brooklyn Kennedy; and numerous...
Patricia Carey
Jun 1, 2015
Carey, Patricia Ann (Simmons), 79, a true lady, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2015. A private extended family graveside service will be held at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Patricia was born and raised in Kansas City, MO. She attended Missouri University and Wichita State University. She loved reading, cooking, dining out, vacationing/travel,...
Dr. Joseph Ralston
Jun 1, 2015
Ralston, Dr. Joseph W., 89, retired US Department of Agriculture and Private Practice Veterinarian, passed away June 1, 2015 in Wichita, Kansas. Born to Wesley and Clara Ralston on January 18, 1926 in Bucyrus, Ohio, he graduated from Mechanicsburg High School in 1944, turning down a farm deferment to enlist in the United States Navy during World War II....
Bonifacia Meza
May 30, 2015
Meza, Bonifacia, Homemaker, passed away May 30, 2015. Visitation will be 12-8:00 p.m. Tuesday with funeral services at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday both at Broadway Mortuary. She was born June 5, 1929 in Horizonte, Durango, Mexico to Victor Minjares and Emilia Gueta Minjares. She was preceded in death by her husband; Manuel Meza Valenzuela. Survivors include her sons; Pedro Meza,...
Ruth Rose
May 29, 2015
Rose, Ruth Elaine, 70, passed away Friday, May 29, 2015. Ruth was born on May 17, 1945, the daughter of Mennonite parents in Ann Arbor, Michigan. After moving to Kansas with her parents, her early years were spent in the Harvey County area. After moving to Wichita, she graduated from Wichita East High School in 1963. She then married...
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