Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Lou Cook
Nov 4, 2024
Louella J. Cook died on November 4, 2024 at Wesley Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones. She was born August 27, 1964 to Frank Cook, Sr. and Darlene Cook, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by both her parents, and her brother, Frank Cook, Jr. She is survived by sister, Elizabeth Cook (Patrick McNamara) of Halstead, daughter,...
Darlene Snyder
Nov 1, 2024
Dixie Darlene Snyder, known to her loved ones as Darlene, passed peacefully on November 1, 2024, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with health challenges. She was 91 years old.
Born on July 28, 1933, in Pratt, Kansas, Darlene grew up on a farm near Iuka and attended Pratt schools, graduating from Pratt High School. She married Don Snyder on...
Kathy Greene
Oct 28, 2024
Kathleen “Kathy” Mae Greene, 74, went home to be with her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, October 28, 2024. Visitation with family will be from 6-8pm, Friday, November 8, at Wichita Bible Church. Funeral service will be at 10am, Saturday, November 9, also at Wichita Bible Church. Graveside at Lakeview Cemetery will follow the funeral service. Kathy is...
Charline Waterman
Oct 27, 2024
Charline Yvonne Waterman, 87, retired Walmart Cashier, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024. Visitation will be 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Sunday at the Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service will be 10:00am, Monday, November 4, 2024 at the Friendship Baptist Church, Wichita, KS. Graveside service, 3:00pm, Monday, November 4, 2024 at the Union Cemetery, Emporia, KS. Charline was born December 30, 1936 in...
Ray Johnny Diaz
Oct 27, 2024
Ray Johnny Diaz, 35, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024. There will be a Celebration of Life Service at 2 pm, Saturday, Nov. 9, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Ray is survived by his sons, Anthony Diaz and Alano Diaz; parents, Rafael and Juana Diaz; brothers, Jim Diaz, Saul Diaz, and Andy Diaz; sister, Vanessa Diaz; niece, Aaliyah...
Katie Regier
Oct 25, 2024
Katie Regier, 43, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024. Katie was preceded in death by her sister, Jennifer Gonzalez; grandmother, Alice Collier; grandfather, Don Collier; and uncle, Mike Collier. Survivors include her children, Talon Regier, Bentley Regier, and Ryker Regier; mother, Connie Hime (David); father, Arthur Stevens (Jan); companion, Aaron Frey; brothers, Scott Stevens, Dustin Stevens (Amanda), nieces and nephews,...
Maria Reyes
Oct 25, 2024
Maria Y. (Montemayor) Reyes, AKA,"Lulu", 64, longtime Patient Service Representative of Ascension Via Christi Medical Group in Derby KS, entered into eternal peace on Friday, October 25, 2024. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm, on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Rosary will begin at 7 pm. Funeral Service, Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 10 am, both at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Maria...
Ernest Flores Castro, Jr.
Oct 24, 2024
Born February 3, 1932, in Sonora, Texas, Ernest Flores Castro Jr., known fondly as Ernie, was a beloved son, devoted father, cherished granddaddy, honored great-grandfather and trusted friend. The second son of Ernesto and Elvira Castro, Ernie grew up in a small town where his parents ran a neighborhood grocery store, fostering a deep sense of community and service. His...
Keta Miner
Oct 24, 2024
Laqueta "Keta" Marie Miner, 58, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024. A private family gathering will be held. Keta was preceded in death by her mother, Vendetta Miner and two stepdaughters. She is survived by her best friend, Bobbie Deringer; daughter, Amiya Miner; five stepdaughters, ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Arrangements by Cozine Memorial Group-Broadway...
Kristopher Michael Walker
Oct 22, 2024
November eighth, 1972 until October twenty second, 2024
If you have found your way to this page, it’s because you have come here to celebrate the life of, “His Highness”, Kristopher Michael Walker, affectionately known to his sister as “Kissyfur.” In fact, those who were listed as emergency contacts in Kris’ phone, got an alert from his Apple Watch the day...
Keith Allison Lewallen
Oct 19, 2024
Keith Allison Lewallen was born in Torrington, Wyoming, on September 30, 1937, to Dick Lewallen and Alice Sandman. Upon the death of his parents at a young age, Lutheran Reverend William and Leona Borneman took him in as part of their family. In 1955, Keith attended the University of Oklahoma on a football and baseball scholarship. In 1958, he was...
Gina VanVoorhis
Oct 19, 2024
Gina Marie VanVoorhis, 61, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Toni DeFalco; and siblings Joe DeFalco and Kris DeFalco. She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Terry VanVoorhis; sons, Seth (Rebekah) VanVoorhis, and Shae VanVoorhis; and grandchildren, Emerie and Aries VanVoorhis, and cousin Lori Burress.
Gina was born...
Patricia Lamphire
Oct 16, 2024
Patricia Ann Frances Parsley was born May 2, 1957 in Waltham, Massachusetts at the Murphy Army Hospital to Velma Ann Newman and Frank Clyde Parsley. November 7, 1981 she married Scott Lamphire, their relationship ending in 1985. Eventually, Patricia found herself in a relationship with Shawn McFarland for over eighteen years and remained with him until her passing.
Patricia is survived...
Phyllis Joan Brothers
Oct 16, 2024
Phyllis Brothers, longtime resident of Wichita and Winfield, KS, and more recently of Appleton, WI, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at the age of 98.
Phyllis was born July 13, 1926, in Anthony, KS, the sixth of seven children born to Paul and Mary Elizabeth (Lawson) Shidler. When she was three years...
William Siebert
Oct 15, 2024
William A. (Bill) Siebert, 87, passed away on October 15, 2024 in Wichita, KS. He was predeceased by his parents, William A. and Jean (Morgan) Siebert, his sister, Joan Faulkner, and two wives: Susan (Rasher) Shuman and Marilyn (Robb) Siebert.
Bill was born in Oakland, California and lived in the bay area until coming to Kansas to attend Kansas State University....
Dean Hanning
Oct 14, 2024
Dean Hanning is survived by his wife Tricia Hanning; daughters: Valerie Christopher (Steve), Julie Dwyer (Doug), Angie Hanning-McGuire (Rich), Gayla Story (Chris); sons: Bryan Hanning (Cindy), David Hanning (Tracy); sisters: Beverly Wenig and Carol Sue Rousselo; sisters-in-law: Dixie Telander (Tom), Melanie Schreff; brother-in-law: Joel Robinson (Sigrid); 12 Grandchildren and 22 Great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his parents, Geraldine Tate and George...
David Gird
Oct 14, 2024
David Gird, 59, Licensed A&P Mechanic at Bombardier, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024. David was born October 9, 1965 in Wichita, KS to George L and Helen Gird. David was preceded in death by his son, Justin David Gird; father, George L. Gird; father-in-law, Glennard Rolf; grandparents, George I. and Ruby (Lamb) Gird, George M. and Pearl Beasley Mackay;...
Robert Florence
Oct 11, 2024
Robert Charles Florence was born in Wichita, Kansas on April 21, 2008. He passed away October 11, 2024 at the age of 16. Robert will be remembered as a ball of fun energy with his infectious smile, his passion for basketball, anime, drawing, and his love for making people laugh. Robert is survived by his parents, Tesha and Keither Florence...
Craig Allan Ira
Oct 10, 2024
Craig Allan Ira, 67, died on Thursday October 10th, 2024. Craig was born on January 12, 1957 in Wichita, KS to parents Bill and Winnie Ira. Craig had two older sisters, Pamela and Paula (d.). Craig was a busy, adventurous child with a vivid imagination. He was a gifted student athlete and excelled in swimming, track and basketball. Craig graduated...
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