Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Edith M. Osler
Oct 29, 2025
Edith M. Osler, 94, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Visitation with family will be held from 5-7 pm, on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Funeral Service, 10:30 am, Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Evangel Presbyterian Church, 1545 S. 135th St. W. Committal Service will follow at White Chapel Cemetery, 1824 N. Oliver.
Edith was preceded in...
John C. Bias III
Oct 28, 2025
In Loving Memory of
John C. Bias III
Sunrise: August 5, 1956 - Sunset: October 28, 2025
A Life of Love, Strength, and Giving
John C. Bias III was a loving father, devoted grandfather, and compassionate soul who departed this life on October 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
He was a man of great heart and generosity - always giving, always teaching,...
Keith Harris
Oct 28, 2025
Keith Kerby Harris, 89, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Service will be at 1:00, Saturday, November 1, at Broadway Mortuary. Burial will be at 1:00, Saturday, November 8, at Glencoe South Cemetery in Glencoe, Oklahoma. Keith is preceded in death by wife, Hopper Harris; parents, Vanna and Verna Harris; and siblings, Harold (Ruth) Harris, Miron Harris, Maxine (Wilbur) Mitchell,...
Lily Ashcom
Oct 27, 2025
Lily Ashcom, 77, passed away surrounded by loved ones on October 27, 2025 in Wichita, Kansas.
Lily was born on May 18, 1948 in Awase, Okinawa, Japan to Stanley and Hiroko Kiyan. The eldest of seven, she loved dancing and keeping her brothers and sisters in check- skills that would last throughout her life as she evolved into the family matriarch.
She...
Kerry Earle
Oct 24, 2025
Kerry Bryce Earle, 71, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025. Although his body grew weary with every dialysis treatment and hospital visit, his spirit remained committed to survival. He fought a brave battle to stay alive for his family and friends.
Kerry was born on November 11, 1953, to Louis B. and Francis “Louise” Earle and grew...
Lillian Pollock
Oct 24, 2025
Lillian Jean (Koop) Pollock, 84, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025. Lillian was born October 10, 1941 in Wichita, Kansas to parents, Arthur and Bessie Koop. Lillian earned a Master's degree in Geoarchaeology from Wichita State University, and found much joy in that line of work. Lillian is preceded in death by her parents, and son, Eric Pollock. She is...
Earl Jennings
Oct 22, 2025
Earl Ancil Jennings, 88, retired repairman with Rick's Appliance, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Service celebrating Earl's life will be at 10am, Monday, November 3, at the Cozine Life Events Center with burial to follow at Andover Cemetery. Earl is preceded in death by his wife, Donna Jennings; parents, John and Grace Jennings; son, Tim Jennings; siblings, Lola Campbell,...
Daniel Soultanian
Oct 18, 2025
Daniel Setrak Soultanian died on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 79 years old at his home in Wichita, Kansas. He was a brilliant engineer, loving husband and father.Daniel was the son of Alice and Taniel Soultanian, both of whom were genocide survivors originally coming from Ulukişla, Turkey and the Western Armenian town once known Everek, respectively.
Daniel was born in Beirut,...
Bradley Snapp
Oct 17, 2025
Brad’s Story
Bradley Eugene Snapp was born June 16, 1954, in Wichita, Kansas to William (“Bill”) Arthur Snapp and Lenore Belle Walton Snapp. Brad followed two sisters, Judy and Joyce. Later another sister, Kimberly, was added to the family. His parents moved from Highland, KS to Wichita, to pursue employment in the aircraft industry during the war years. Brad’s sturdy work...
Donna Blankenship
Oct 16, 2025
Donna Jo Blankenship, 66, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025 in Clearwater, Kansas. Donna was born on January 15, 1959 to parents, Donald Wright and Josephine Riley. She is preceded in death by her father, Donald. She is survived by her mother and step-father, Josephine Riley and Norris Woodard; daughters and son-in-law, Taylor and Jerred Douglas, and Alexa Blankenship; siblings,...
Amy Sandefer
Oct 15, 2025
In loving memory of Amy Jo Sandefer
February 20th, 1971 - October 15th, 2025
Our hearts are heavy as we share the passing of our mother, Amy Jo. She filled her days with unparalleled courage and unconditional love.
She was a fighter in every sense of the word. A breast and lung cancer survivor whose strength inspired those...
Harry J. Kaufman
Oct 15, 2025
Harry John Kaufman, 90, retired Boeing Aircraft Co., passed away in his home, Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Harry was born August 21, 1935 in Chelsea, IA to the late Milo and Dorothy Kaufman. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Darlene; son, James Phipps; daughter, Joyce Lawson; brother, Richard Kaufman and grandsons, Aaron and Austin Anderson. Survivors include...
Carolyn Strother
Oct 15, 2025
Carolyn June (Jones) Strother, 91, died October 15, 2025, at her home. She was born June 12,1934, the youngest of four children, to Llewelyn and Rosanna (Hughes) Jones on the family farm south of Wymore, Nebraska.
She taught school for two years at District 145 country school and was a bookkeeper and secretary to the President of Store Kraft Mfg. Company...
Evelyn "Jo" Forcum
Oct 10, 2025
Evelyn "Jo" Forcum, 83, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025. Evelyn was born on October, 3, 1942, in Ponca City, Oklahoma. She was raised on a farm in Burbank where she also graduated from high school.
She worked at Conoco Phillips Company until 1970, then went on to become a Rural Letter Carrier for the next 30 years. She continued working...
Gregory Martin
Oct 10, 2025
Gregory Brent Martin, 74, of Wichita, Kansas, finished his race with faith and courage on October 10th, 2025. He will be remembered as a steadfast husband, patient father, gentle grandfather, loving brother, dependable friend, and faithful servant of Jesus Christ.
Greg was born April 23rd, 1951 in Wichita, KS to Richard and June Martin. He grew up alongside his older brother...
Juan Antonio Galvan
Oct 9, 2025
Juan Antonio Galvan, Sr., 63, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, Oct. 18, at Cozine Life Events Center, 11500 E. 21st. St. N.
Juan was preceded in death by his parents, Eugenio Galvan and Elvira Galvan Chavez. Survivors include his children, Miriam Barker (Ryan), Briana Salgado (Noel), Juan A....
James Joseph McCoy
Oct 8, 2025
Jimmy, a real McCoy and a force of nature, lived life wide open and on his own terms. He was a biker through and through, happiest on his Harley, shooting pool and surrounded by family and friends. Sarcasm was his love language and strength was his presence. It wasn’t any one thing he said or did, it was just who...
Violet Windham
Oct 8, 2025
An Inspirational Life: Major Violet Windham
Major Violet Windham, a woman whose life was a vibrant tapestry of faith, family, and boundless joy, passed away on October 8, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on June 7, 1944, and lived a life of extraordinary service, both in uniform and as the cornerstone of her loving family.
A dedicated officer with The...
Bessie Simons
Oct 8, 2025
Bessie Simons, affectionately known to many as "Granny," passed away peacefully at her residence on October 8, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on May 30, 1938, in Wichita, Kansas, Bessie was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, leaving behind a legacy that reflects her love for family, her strong patriotic spirit, and her remarkable ability to make those...
Pauline Killough
Oct 7, 2025
Pauline Killough, 66, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Visitation will be held from 6-8 pm, Monday, Oct. 13, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Graveside Service, 10 am, Tuesday, Oct. 14, at Wichita Park Cemetery, 2500 N. Hillside. Pauline was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Mary Schwerdtfeger, and is survived by her husband, Mike Killough; son,...
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