Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Yazmyn Oglesby-Criscenzo

Aug 3, 2024

Yazmyn Rayne Oglesby-Criscenzo, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 3, 2024. While young, Yazmyn still knew how to let her personality shine. You always knew how she was feeling because of her facial expressions, and you could always see her sassy side come out. She loved her bottle, and would hold on tight to it so that it wouldn't get...

Patricia Gibson

Aug 2, 2024

May 13, 1925 to August 2, 2024

Patricia Mae Gibson, 99, was born on Wichita St. in Wichita, KS, and attended grade schools in Wichita until she was 10. Then the family moved south of Wichita and she attended Waco Grade School for 3 years, after which she moved to Haysville where she attended Haysville Grade School and...

Phyllis Hoffman

Aug 2, 2024

Phyllis Martha Hoffman, 92, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024. Services celebrating Phyllis' life will be held at 2pm, Saturday, August 24, at First United Methodist Church in Pratt, Kansas. Phyllis is preceded in death by her loving husband, Charlie Hoffman; father, Chester Sample; mother, Elizabeth Grubb; son, Kendall Ellis; and brothers, Gibbie and Donald Sample. She is survived by...

Jan Marie John

Aug 1, 2024

Jan Marie John, 73, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 am, Thursday, August 8, at Chisolm Trail Church of Christ, 5833 E. 37th St. N. Jan was preceded in death by her parents, John and Amy White; sisters, Jo Kyle Stevens and Julia Foley; and brother, Richard White. Survivors...

Ronald "Ron" Abderhalden

Aug 1, 2024

Ronald (Ron) Abderhalden was unique beyond measure. Born in Surabaya, Java, when Indonesia was under Dutch rule, Ron and his older sister, Sylvia, enjoyed a lovely childhood until the Japanese occupied Indonesia. Ron, Sylvia and their mom, Lucy, were placed in a concentration camp, while their father, Karl, was separated from them. Though the war ended, the Indonesians held them...

Harold Lloyd Merrill

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...

Carolyn B. Preston

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...

Esther Whiteman

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...

Mercedes "Mickie" Winter

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...

Becky Hook

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...

Frances "Dee" Johnson

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...

Anne Katherine (Lyon) Coffin

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...

Mary Briggs

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...

Glen LeRoy Shurtz

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...

Ronnie Montaño

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,...

Agatha Rowsey

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,...

Judy Freed

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...

Ford Duke

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...

Patrick H. Miller

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”,...

Sidney Wilson

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:...