Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Melora Temple
Oct 3, 2024
Remembering Melora Suzanne Temple, Edwards RoskoBorn June 12th, 1961Died October 3rd, 2024Melora was the eldest of 3 girls born to Richard and Norma "Carol"; Rosko. As a child the family moved numerous times to many states including Arizona, California, Illinois, Missouri, and multiple places in Kansas.During her high school years, Melora settled in Newton, Kansas where she attended Newton High...
Ruth Elsie Cunningham
Sep 29, 2024
Ruth Elsie Cunningham, 92, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024. No local services will be held in Wichita. Ruth will be placed to rest at Fort Sam Houston cemetery with her husband Jack. Ruth was born November 4, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York. She graduated from Bay Ridge High School, in Brooklyn and a few years later married John...
Carl Johnson, Jr.
Sep 29, 2024
IN LOVING MEMORY OF CARL JOHNSON JRCarl Edward Johnson, Jr. (CJ) passed away September 29 th at the age of 51 in Wichita, Kansas. CJ was born November 19 th , 1972, to his late father, Carl Edward Johnson SR and Bennie Evelyn Johnson of Wichita, Kansas. CJ was one of four siblings of this union. He received his education...
Kathy Reuter
Sep 28, 2024
Kathrine (Kathy) Ann Reuter, 80, was called to her heavenly home Saturday, September 28, 2024 after a short but difficult battle with cancer. Kathy was born February 2, 1944 in Denver, Iowa to Paul and Erna Matthias the youngest of 6 children.
Kathy shared fond memories of living in the small town of Denver going to a one room school until...
Kenney Gray
Sep 28, 2024
Kenneth Dene Gray, 73, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024. Kenney spent his working career at Boeing, where he proudly retired at the age of 55. A celebration of life will be held at The Pavilion in Madison Avenue Park Venue, 618 N Derby Ave, in Derby, Kansas on Thursday, October 3 from 5-7pm. Kenney is preceded in death by...
Rosa Emelí Méndez & Juan Antonio “Tony” Méndez
2024
Después de 52 años de matrimonio, Rosa Emelí Méndez, de 81 años, y Juan Antonio "Tony" Méndez, de 81 años, de Wichita, KS, fallecieron tranquilamente con 21 horas de diferencia. Emelí falleció el jueves, 26 de septiembre y Tony el viernes, 27 de septiembre. Rosa fue precedida en muerte por sus padres Sebastian Solórzano e Higinia Martínez, y por dos...
Charles J. Woodin
Sep 26, 2024
Charles J. “Chuck” Woodin passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 26, 2024 at age 90. He was born on January 18, 1934, in Wichita, Kansas and was a proud resident of that city his entire life, except the years spent pursuing higher education. Chuck attended Wichita public schools and graduated from Wichita East High School. He attended Yale...
Garrett M. (Fairleigh) Flores
Sep 26, 2024
Garrett (Fairleigh) Flores, 36, left his earthly body at Newton Medical Center on September 26th, 2024. He was born to Tama Lea Fairleigh and Glenn Dale "Buster" Fairleigh on November 17th, 1987 in Wichita, KS.
Garrett, a graduate of Wichita High School East and Wichita Technical Institute, was a proud member and advocate of the LGBTQ+ community and a champion for...
Jerry Stanyer
Sep 24, 2024
Jerry Eugene Stanyer, 77, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Visitation with family will be on Thursday, October 3, from 5-7pm at the Cozine Life Events Center in Wichita, Kansas. Funeral service celebrating Jerry's life will be at 10am, Friday, October 4, also at the Cozine Life Events Center. Graveside service will follow at Kensington Gardens. Jerry is preceded...
Dee Cheatham
Sep 21, 2024
Dolores "Dee" Cheatham of Wichita, Kansas died September 21, 2024, she was 95 years old. Dee was born on April 17, 1929 in Enid, Oklahoma to her parents, Ernest and Marie Burt. She was a clerk at West High School for many years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Cliff; parents, Ernest and Marie; brother Bill; and sister,...
Matthew Phillips
Sep 20, 2024
Matthew “Matt” Wesley Phillips, 64, passed into glory Friday, September 20, 2024. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and faithful follower of Jesus. In the midst of his own long battle with cancer, he comforted many others walking through their own challenges and was an inspiring example of faith, service, and perseverance.
Matt was hard-working, brilliant, and know for...
Robert L. "Bob" Brown
Sep 18, 2024
Brown, Robert L. (Bob), Bob was born Nov. 11, 1934 in Charleston, MO. He passed from this life on Wed. Sept.18th at the age of 89.
Bob was employed by General Electric Supply as a manager for 33 years and then with Walker-Loudermilk of Kansas City for 23 years as an electrical sales rep.
He was preceded in death by his parents...
Mary Lou Miller
Sep 17, 2024
Mary Lou (North) Miller, was born March 13,1941, and was called home to Jesus September 17, 2024, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Jerry Miller, who lovingly cared for her until her last breath. Other survivors include Mary Lou’s daughter Erika (Phillip) Bloomquist, grandson Lars Bloomquist, brother Gary (Chrissy) North....
Levi Ellis Barton
Sep 15, 2024
Levi Ellis Barton passed away in his home on September 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, who provided him with comfort and support in his final moments.
Born in Checotah, Oklahoma, on January 26, 1930, Levi was the cherished son of M.E. and Nora Barton. He was preceded in death by his three sisters and one brother.
In 1951, Levi met...
Ernest A. Recob
Sep 12, 2024
Ernest A. Recob, affectionately known as Ernie, was born on July 29, 1943, in Wichita, Kansas. He departed this life on September 12, 2024, leaving behind a legacy marked by both professional achievements and heartfelt relationships.
Ernie's early years were spent in vigorously pursuing his passion for baseball. He attended Southeast High School in Wichita and after graduating, went to Kansas...
Melvin E. "Bucky" Kerns, II
Sep 9, 2024
Melvin Edward "Bucky" Kerns, II, 47, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024. He was born July 26, 1977 in Winslow, AZ, to the late Melvin and Deila Kerns. Bucky is survived by his wife of 12 years, Becky; sons, Melvin "Bubba" Kerns, III, Nathaniel Kerns and Hunter Kerns; daughters, Ivory Kerns, Katlyn Priester and Jasmine Slifer; brother, Matthew Kerns; sister,...
Patricia A. Bradley
Sep 9, 2024
Patricia Alene Bradley, was born to Allen and Madeline Johnson on October 5, 1943 in Wichita Kansas, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2024. Wichita. Kansas.
Pat will be remembered by many in special ways that will always include her beautiful smile, her outgoing personality, and her caring heart.
Pat spent her childhood in Wichita, attending Wichita schools, and graduating from South...
Mathilda “Tillie” Luallen
Sep 5, 2024
Mathilda “Tillie” Luallen. Maiden name Prochaska.
Grandma Tillie 98, passed away in her sleep on Sept 5, 2024, in Wichita, KS. She was home with her two sons by her side.
Tillie was born November 15, 1925, in Renfrow, OK. She moved to Caldwell, KS with her grandmother Anna when she was 5 years old and graduated from High school there. While...
Robert Davis Erickson
Sep 1, 2024
Robert Davis Erickson, lovingly known as "Davis," was born May 25, 2001, and left too soon on September 1, 2024. He was known for his huge personality, best hugs, and beautiful smile that captured the hearts of everyone around him.
Davis was driven, smart, athletic, and had a sparkle in his eye that hinted at his mischievous side. He loved spending...
Henrietta (Nicholas) Cole Hartwig
Sep 1, 2024
Henrietta (Nicholas) Cole Hartwig went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on 9/1/24 after suffering a brief illness.
Henrietta was born to Clive and Esther Nicholas February 5th, 1940. She was one of four children: Mary, Sarah, and twin brother Samuel Henry. Her father worked in the oil fields and growing up they moved around a bit but...
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