Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Aug 1, 2024

Harold Lloyd Merrill, 97, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service has been planned for 10 am, Wednesday, August 7, at Bethany United Methodist Church, 1601 S. Main St. Harold was preceded in death by his former spouse, Eva Merrill; sons, Ronnie Merrill and Russell Merrill; parents, Ocie and Nancy Senora Merrill; sister, Mildred Gentine; and...

Jul 30, 2024

Carolyn Preston, 83, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on July 12, 1941, in Neodesha, Kansas, to Edward Moore and Elizabeth (Gudde) Moore, Carolyn's life was a testament to love, compassion, and unwavering dedication. 

 After her family moved to Wichita, Carolyn pursued her passion for education, earning a bachelor's...

Jul 30, 2024

Esther R Whiteman, 83, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Esther will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park in Norman, Oklahoma. Details of the committal are to be determined. Esther enjoyed praising her Lord and Savior, sewing and crocheting for donations, researching genealogy, deciphering crossword puzzles, and getting together to visit and eat with family and friends. Esther...

Jul 30, 2024

Mercedes "Mickie" Winter, 95, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, August 10, at Cozine Life Events Center, 11500 E. 21st St. N. Mickie was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Winter, and is survived by her children, Allen Winter (Pam), Tracy Winter (Marilyn), and Pennie Neuman...

Jul 27, 2024

Rebecca "Becky" Hook, 82, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Becky was born in 1942 in Wichita, Kansas to parents Kathleen and Joe Roberson. Becky grew up, and graduated from Tyrone High School in Tyrone, Oklahoma. After graduation from high school, she attended the Oklahoma College for Women, and completed her studies as a speech therapist.

Becky began her career...

Jul 27, 2024

Frances Dolores (Dee) Johnson, 89, passed away July 29th. Her parents were Frances and Joe Graham. Dee graduated from Wichita University with an art degree. She was a member of Phi Kappa Psi. She was predeceased by her parents and her son James Johnson. She is survived by her son Scott Johnson of Newton, KS, her sister Marilyn Wolf of...

Jul 23, 2024

Anne Katherine (Lyon) Coffin passed away on July 23, 2024. A private family service has been held. She leaves behind a legacy of creativity, service, and love that will forever be remembered by those who had the privilege of knowing her.

Born on August 24, 1933, in Wichita, Kansas, Anne's life was filled with passion and purpose. She graduated from Wichita...

Jul 23, 2024

Mary L. Briggs, 88, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Mary worked for Beech Aircraft as an office administrator. Graveside service for Mary will take place on Monday, July 29, at 11:30am at Maple Grove Cemetery. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, John Lewis Briggs; parents, Howard and Irma Swanson; and daughter, Tammy Holt. She is survived...

Jul 21, 2024

Glen LeRoy Shurtz, 84, was born on July 14th, 1940 in Winfield, KS. He lived in Gueda Springs for 6 years, Moline for 3 years, then settled in Ark City, KS. He attended school and worked on the farm throughout his childhood.

He graduated from Ark City High School and then began his college career. He attended Kansas State University where...

Jul 21, 2024

Ronnie Montaño, 69, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024. Visitation with family present, 6-8 pm, Thursday, July 25, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway, and Celebration of Life Service, 10:30 am, Friday, July 26, at West Haysville Baptist Church, 141 N. Lamar Ave., Haysville, KS. Ronnie was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Montaño; mother, Billie Mills; stepfather,...

Jul 20, 2024

Agatha Faia Rowsey, 87, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024. Visitation with family and friends will be from 4:00-7:00, Friday, July 26, at Broadway Mortuary in Wichita, Kansas. Graveside service will be at New Hope Cemetery in Fordyce, Arkansas. Details regarding graveside service will be announced shortly. Agatha is preceded in death by her parents, Abner and Esther Gilbert; sons,...

Jul 16, 2024

Judy M Freed passed away Tuesday, July 16th, 2024 at home with her family by her side. She was born May 1, 1950 to W. Odes Wortham and Elsie (Downs) Wortham in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

The family moved to Wichita in 1954 then settled in the Valley Center area where Judy graduated from high school in 1968.

She earned a Bachelor's of Arts...

Jul 15, 2024

Ford Montgomery Duke was born on August 21, 1934, in Wichita, KS to Frances (Montgomery) and Harry Duke. Ford passed away in the comfort of his new home with his beloved Daisy (aka kid) on July 15, 2024.As a little boy, Ford enjoyed spending time with his sister, Sally. Growing up in Herrington, KS, the two Ford found a love...

Jul 15, 2024

Patrick Henry Miller, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Uncle, and Friend, passed away July 15, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Hymes Miller and Mary Miles-Miller, and 10 siblings William Miller “Bill”, Lehester Miller, Eleanor Connors “Sis”, Leo Joseph Miller “Bud”, Joseph Hymes Miller Jr “Hymes”, Reasie Miller-Jones, James Ralph Miller “Buddy”, John Miller “Little”,...

Jul 13, 2024

May 30, 1948 — July 13, 2024

Wilson, Sidney G. “Baba” 77, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024. No Services. He was preceded in death by Parents Uriah and Adlyn Wilson; Brothers: Jeffrey Grey, Eric Wilson and Daniel Wilson; and sister Mavis Wilson-Clark. Survivors include: Daughters: Nicola Wilson-Hemans, Marcia Wilson-Small, Marissa Wilson, and Nikella Wilson; Sisters: Marjorie Wilson and Hazel Duncan; Nephews:...

Jul 12, 2024

Shelly Jo (Warren) Lunsford, 67, passed away on July 12, 2024 in Wichita, Ks. She was born on April 18, 1957 in Chanute, Ks to Fred and Dorothy (Stallard) Warren. The family moved to Kansas City where she attended Nieman Grade School and Trailridge Middle School. They moved to McPherson, Ks in 1968 where she attended McPherson Middle School and...

Jul 10, 2024

Wayne Lee Determann, 58, of Wichita, started the next step of his journey on July 10, 2024. Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, August 6th at Cozine Life Events Center, 11500 E. 21st St. N. He was born June 15th, 1966, in Warrensburg, Missouri, to Larry and Joyce (Williams) Determann and graduated from East...

Jul 9, 2024

Jose J “Joe” Garcia, 80, of Wichita, KS worked the majority of his career in aircraft and retired from Boeing as a Project Engineer in 2003. He then worked as a Building Facilitator for Glenville Baptist Church where he developed many great friendships.He was born in Garden City, KS on June 1st, 1944 to Jesus and Rosalinda Garcia.Preceded in death by...

Jul 6, 2024

Jul 5, 2024

Tim Raymond, 64, passed away Friday, July 5, 2024. Graveside service celebrating Tim's life will be at 10:00am, Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Resthaven Cemetery. Tim is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Evelyn Raymond. He is survived by his loving wife, Sheila Raymond; son, Jeremy Raymond; daughter, Jessica Raymond-Painter; brother, Bill Raymond; and granddaughter, KayLee Raymond-Painter. Services...