Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Wanita Mae Gwinn
Jun 27, 2024
Wanita Mae Gwinn, 90, passed away on June 27, 2024. Mom lived a wonderful life. She was a loving and dedicated wife. She was an incredible mother and a very active grandmother and great-grandmother. Mom adored her family and friends. She loved to entertain and open her doors to family, friends, and strangers. All were welcome. Mom traveled the world...
Patricia Owen
Jun 27, 2024
Patricia Colleen Owen, 63, passed from this life Thursday, June 27, 2024. Visitation with family will be at 9:30a.m., Wednesday, July 3, at First Evangelical Free Church in Wichita, Kansas. Funeral service will begin at 10:00a.m., Wednesday, July 3, First Evangelical Free Church. Burial will be at 2:00p.m., Wednesday, July 3, at Oakwood Cemetery in Parsons, Kansas.
Despite being born with...
Wanda M. Powers
Jun 26, 2024
"Some day you will read in the papers that D.L. Moody of East Northfield, is dead. Don't you believe a word of it! At that moment I shall be more alive than I am now; I shall have gone up higher, that is all, out of this old clay tenement into a house that is immortal—a body that death cannot...
Joe Smith
Jun 26, 2024
Leon Joseph Smith, fondly known as Joe, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at the age of 87. Born the eighth of nine children in the family home near Cawker City, Kansas, Joe was a beloved member of the Smith family and a cherished friend to many.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Celestine (Hake)...
Warren Applegate
Jun 23, 2024
Warren Applegate, a dedicated Commercial Real Estate Appraiser with a specialization in golf courses and storage units, passed away on June 23, 2024. Warren's life was marked by resilience, humor, and a relentless passion for life.
Born on December 14, 1945, Warren led a life filled with remarkable achievements and profound experiences. His academic journey took him through Wichita State University...
Jerry M. Schmeissner
Jun 22, 2024
Jerry M. Schmeissner, 88, Navy veteran and a teacher for 30 plus years with Schweiter Technical School, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service is planned for 10 am, Friday, June 28, at Cozine Life Events Center, 11500 E. 21st St. N., with visitation one hour prior to services. Jerry is survived by his son, Chris...
Mary Gillis
Jun 22, 2024
Mary Gillis, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. Born on December 4, 1933, in Bristow, Oklahoma, Mary lived a life enriched by family, love, and dedication.Mary is survived by her loving children: Lisa Wilhelm and her husband Shawn, Rhonda Gillis and her life partner Willie, and Greg Gillis,...
Christopher Demetrios Castrisos
Jun 21, 2024
SGT. Christopher Demetrios Castrisos, age 27, beloved son of Dr. James and Rhonda Castrisos, passed away on June 21, 2024.
Services in honor of Christopher will take place at 10:30 am, Tuesday, July 2 at St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral. A graveside service with military honors will follow at 2:00 pm at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in Winfield, Kansas.
Christopher was predeceased...
Ron Smith
Jun 21, 2024
Ronald Ray Smith, 61, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024, so it goes. Ron was a talented and well-known musician in the Wichita community. A private service celebrating Ron's life will be held. For details please contact the family. Ron is preceded in death by his father, Ray Smith. He is survived by his mother, Fern Smith; children, Naythan Smith,...
Jack Chism, Jr.
Jun 21, 2024
Friends called him “Don” and family called him “Donnie,” and in his 79 years of life he was known to fill a room with his personality. Born during WWII and with a father in the Army in Normandy, Don was born on October 5, 1944 in Wichita, Kansas but did not get to meet his Dad until September, 1945 when...
Abby Baker
Jun 18, 2024
Abby M. (List) Baker, 42, of Wichita went to Heaven on June 18, 2024, she passed peacefully with her family at her side.Abby was born on April 24, 1982 in Green Bay, WI. To Jay and Kim List. She graduated from West DePere High School in 2000. Abby was employed by Nox Numis Financial Planning for 13 years, most recently...
Eber Francisco Rubio Reyes
Jun 18, 2024
Eber Francisco Rubio Reyes, 33, passed away on June 18, 2024. There will be a time of visitation on Wednesday, June 26, from 12 pm-8pm at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Funeral Services and burial will be in Durango, Mexico at a later date. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Services by Cozine Memorial Group-Broadway Mortuary.
Patricia Blair-Fitzwilliam
Jun 15, 2024
Patricia Blair-Fitzwilliam, 88, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, June 29, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Patricia was preceded in death by her first and second husbands, Joe Blair and Richard Fitzwilliam; parents, Victor and Ruth Fuller; sister, Nancy Shea; and grandchild, Kali Ridder. Survivors include her...
Betty Meade
Jun 14, 2024
Betty Sue Meade, 73, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024. Visitation with family will be from 5:00-7:00pm, Tuesday, June 18 at the Cozine Life Events Center. Funeral service celebrating Betty's life will be 1:30pm, Wednesday, June 19 at the Cozine Life Events Center. Burial will be at Kensington Gardens, and will immediately follow the funeral service. Betty is preceded in...
Reynaldo Treto
Jun 13, 2024
Reynaldo Treto, de 76 años, falleció el jueves 13 de junio de 2024. El velorio con la familia presente será de 6:00 a 8:00 p. m. el jueves 20 de junio de 2024 en Broadway Mortuary. El funeral para celebrar la vida de Reynaldo será a las 10:00 a.m. el viernes 21 de junio en Broadway Mortuary. El entierro será...
Sandra Kay Walton
Jun 13, 2024
Sandra Kay Walton went to her heavenly home on June 13th. She was born October 5th, 1942 to Clarence Elvis and Lou Estella Perry in Newton, Kansas.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Don. She is survived by her children, Perry (Brenda) Walton, Brett (Sandy) Walton, Stephanie (Terry) Jennings; grandchildren, Jacob (Samantha)Walton, Philip (Kate) Walton, Evan...
Aaron Hill
Jun 12, 2024
HILL, AARON A., organist and church musician, age 43, formerly of Wichita KS, passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2024, in Redmond WA. Preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Elisabeth Wannow and Martha Hill, aunt Maggie Bailey and uncle John Wannow V. Survivors include his parents, August and Nancy Hill, of Redmond WA, brother David of St. Petersburg...
Rev. Dr. Jon M. Smith
Jun 11, 2024
Rev. Dr. Jon McCauley Smith, was born on June 19, 1949 and passed away on June 11, 2024. He was preceded in death by mother, Gladys Smith; father, James G Smith; brother, Alan Smith; and wife, Wanda Wesson Smith. Jon is survived by daughters, Jordan Smith and Meredith Hochhalter, Esq.; sons, William “Mac” Smith and Caleb Smith, Esq.; grandsons, Isaac and...
Duane Martin
Jun 11, 2024
Lee's Summit, Missouri - Maynard Duane Martin of Wichita, passed away peacefully at John Knox Care Center, June 11, 2024. He was born May 19th, 1937 to Maynard and Evelyn Martin of Delavan, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two wonderful wives, Barbara Ann Martin and Jane Nelson-Martin, daughter, Linda Longhofer, brother, David Martin, and sister,...
Roger Timm
Jun 10, 2024
Roger Wayne Timm went home to the Lord on Monday, June 10,2024 after his courageous battle against cancer. He was born in Herington, Kansas on February 8th, 1947 to Ralph and Ruth (Bovey) Timm, the youngest of seven children. He grew up in Woodbine, Kansas where he found his love for fishing, hunting, and love for all animals. Roger’s early...
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