Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Shirley M Stevens
Feb 20, 2026
Shirley Marie Stevens, 89, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026 in Rose Hill, KS. Shirley was born in Newburg, AR to the late Marvin Roddy and Cornelia and her loving husband James "Bud" Shoemaker. She was also preceded in death by her 1st husband, James Haynes; 2nd husband, Omer Stevens; daughter, Susan Haynes; brother, Kenneth Roddy and sister, Melvalea and...
Lynda L. Weller
Feb 20, 2026
Lynda Lee WellerApril 11, 1949 - February 20, 2026Lynda Lee Weller passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, in Clearwater, Kansas. She was born on April 11, 1949, in Kansas City, MO to Edward Rice and Jesse LaVaun Rice.She was proud to be part of the Caterpillar H.R. team for over 25 years. She worked with new recruit training technique...
Kasey D Beltz
Feb 19, 2026
Kasey Beltz accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, a relationship he considered the most important in his life. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jeriel and many cherished family members and friends. These include his teammates at B&T Industries, fellow sojourners in the faith from church and fellowship groups, childhood and lifelong friends, friends from business and...
Carissa L. Long
Feb 19, 2026
Carissa Lynn Long (Brickley), known to many as Kris and to her grandchildren as Gigi, was born on March 7, 1954, in Emporia, Kansas, and grew up primarily in Wichita. She built a life defined by love, perseverance, and devotion to her family.
Kris married her high school sweetheart, Marvin, in September 1974 in Potwin, Kansas, beginning a marriage that anchored...
Nancy Ann DeMott
Feb 18, 2026
With deep love and gratitude for a life well lived, we celebrate the life of Nancy Ann DeMott, a joyful and enthusiastic servant of the Lord, who went home to be with Jesus on Ash Wednesday, February 18th, 2026. A devoted wife, mother, Grammy, teacher, mentor, and friend, Nancy's life was a testament to faith, service, unwavering Joy, strength and adventure.
Nancy...
Ramon Delgado Ledesma
Feb 17, 2026
Ramón Delgado Ledesma, falleció el 17 de febrero de 2026 a la edad de 54 años. Ramón fue un hombre amable, trabajador y dedicado a su familia, cuyo amor y fortaleza tocaron la vida de todos los que lo conocieron.
Ramón era conocido por su gran corazón, su carisma inolvidable y su capacidad única de hacer amigos dondequiera que iba. Su...
Kathryn L. Weiss
Feb 16, 2026
Kathryn L. Weiss, née Kammann, was born on August 12, 1962, in Kankakee, Illinois. She passed away on February 16, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and unwavering support for those around her.
Kathy was a dedicated friend and a highly respected paraeducator who devoted many years of her life to working with children with special needs...
Antonia Vargas Ortega
Feb 15, 2026
Antonia Vargas Ortega, 93, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026. Visitation will be from 6-8pm, Thursday, February 19 at Broadway Mortuary. Rosary will be at 9:30am, Friday, February 20, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Funeral Mass will begin at 10am, Friday, February 20, also at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Antonia...
Martha "Kathryn" Ralston
Feb 12, 2026
Martha Kathryn Ralston (“Kathryn”)
February 14, 1926 – February 12, 2026
Martha Kathryn Ralston, lovingly known as Kathryn, passed away peacefully at home on February 12, 2026, in Derby, Kansas, just two days shy of her 100th birthday. She was born on February 14, 1926, in Wichita, Kansas, to William “Tom” T. Lacy and Bertha Katrina Lacy (Larson).
Kathryn spent most of her...
Clint Raulsten
Feb 11, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of Clint Raulsten, 44, beloved husband, father, son, and friend, who left us far too soon on February 11, 2026. He was born in Great Bend, KS, to Jim and Margo. The family lived there until 1994, followed by a short move to Derby, KS, and finally Wichita, where they...
Cheryl Sue Paul
Feb 10, 2026
Cheryl Sue Paul, 73, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Visitation with family present, will be held from 6-8 pm, Friday, Feb. 13, and Celebration of Life Service, 1:30 pm, Saturday, Feb. 14, both at Cozine Life Events Center, 11500 E. 21st St. N., Wichita, KS. A Committal Ceremony will follow the service at Kensington Gardens at the same...
Diana Woolbright
Feb 7, 2026
Diana K. Woolbright, 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her daughters, on February 7, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas.
Diana began her career in mortgage servicing with Wichita Federal Savings and Loan in 1982, where she worked for many years before taking early retirement in the early 2000s. Later in life, she joined Scholfield Honda, where she worked as a document scanner...
Janet Scott Nez
Feb 7, 2026
Janet Scott Nez was born on December 7, 1944, in Winslow, Arizona, and passed away on February 7, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. She lived a life rooted in faith, service, and love for family and community. Janet was known for her gentle spirit, quiet strength, and the way she made others feel welcomed and cared for. She was the heart...
Dick Guthridge
Feb 6, 2026
Ditmar “Dick” Guthridge, 77, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026 in his family home.
Dick was born on March 2, 1948, in Wichita, KS to his parents Clifford and Joyce Guthridge. As a child, he spent countless summers building and sailing boats with his grandfather, “Popo Swenson,” who instilled in him a love of family, adventure, and laughter. Dick proudly...
Glenda L. Burkett
Feb 4, 2026
Glenda L. Burkett, 65, retired, was born June 20, 1960, to Dale O. and Alberta I. (Maricle) Burkett in Salina, KS. She died February 4, 2026, in Wichita, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Alberta; sister, Diane M. Burkett; and brother-in-law, Michael B. Downing. She is survived by siblings, Janice A. Martens, Alice I. Downing,...
Michael Joseph Sanders
Feb 4, 2026
Michael J. Sanders, age 73, of Wichita, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Mike was born in Hays, Kansas, on November 8, 1952, to Arthur and Charlotte Sanders.
Mike graduated from Wichita South High in 1970. He made some lifelong friends, who insisted on calling him Freddy-many who knew Mike in high school and beyond were unaware that Michael was...
Gerald Heinrich
Feb 3, 2026
Gerald Heinrich passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, integrity, and quiet strength. He was a loyal friend and someone whose steady presence brought comfort to those around him. No services are scheduled at this time.
Gerald was exceptionally gifted in building and restoring hot rods, body work, and mechanical craftsmanship. His hands could turn raw metal and worn...
Gail Agnes Rudberg
Feb 3, 2026
Gail Agnes Rudberg passed away of natural causes February 3, 2026 at Larksfield Place Skilled Nursing, Wichita, Kansas.
Gail was born in Wichita, Kansas to William and (Mildred) Bernadine Huston on July 4, 1941. She attended Wichita public schools and proudly graduated from Wichita East High School. Following graduation, Gail joined the United States Navy and served for 3 years. After...
Terry Dewain Buller
Feb 3, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Terry Dewain Buller
September 13, 1951 – February 3, 2026
This memorial tribute honors the life of Terry Buller, a man who loved Jesus Christ and dedicated his life to faithfully following Him. Because of his faith in Jesus Christ, Terry went to heaven to be with his Lord and Savior on February 3, 2026. While his absence is...
Christina Murphy
Feb 3, 2026
Christina Hope Murphy, age 40, of Wichita, Kansas passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 3rd, 2026. She was born in Fort Scott, Kansas, February 5, 1985, to Sandy Murphy.Christina had lived in various places in Kansas but resided in Wichita, Kansas. Christina was about as stubborn as they come, when she wanted something or had an opinion there was no...
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