Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Carol Nicholson
Apr 27, 2024
In Loving Memory of Carol Nicholson
Carol Leaver Nicholson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, stepped into eternity peacefully on April 27th, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on April 25th, 1944, in Bromley, Kent, England, Carol brought joy and warmth to all who knew her.
Carol was the cherished daughter of Ken and Joan Leaver. In 1963,...
Drew Cramer
Apr 24, 2024
Drew Cramer, 28, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Drew was born to parents, Frank and Patricia Cramer on October 15, 1995 in North Charleston, South Carolina. Drew loved music and had a deep understanding of music theory. He was an excellent musician and could play almost anything he set his mind to. He played guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, ukulele,...
Robert L. Howard
Apr 23, 2024
Robert L. (Bob) Howard was called to his eternal home on April 23, 2024 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his beloved wife, Joanne, having recently celebrated 72 years of devoted and joyful marriage. Their surviving family consists of five children - Susan (Trey) Elrick, Sally (Toby) Fisher, Shari (Cary, deceased 2013) McMinn, Sandra (Christopher)...
Elizabeth Maloney
Apr 23, 2024
Elizabeth Francis Schenke Maloney was born on April 3, 1927, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was the youngest of three daughters of Harold W. Schenke and Audrey Mary Carey Schenke. Her sisters Mary and Audrey predeceased her. She spent her childhood in St. Louis, Missouri before moving to Wichita, Kansas when she was in high school. Following high school, she...
Connie Buss
Apr 19, 2024
Connie Mae (Ahart) Buss, 91, retired Teacher, passed away peacefully Friday, April 19, 2024 at her home in Wichita, KS. Connie was born January 4, 1933 in Dow City, Iowa to Louis and Clara Ahart, both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband Jimmie, her son, David and her sister, Kay Lou Nelson. Survivors...
Richard E. "Rick" Kilmer
Apr 16, 2024
Richard (Rick) Eugene Kilmer, 76, passed on to his heavenly home on April 16, 2024. Rick was born in Alva, Oklahoma on October 8, 1947, to Eugene and Helen Kilmer. His family later moved to Wichita, KS, where Rick graduated from Wichita Heights High School in 1965. While studying at Miltonvale Wesleyan College, he met the love of his life,...
Mary Winifred Lynch Cummings
Apr 16, 2024
Mary Winifred Lynch Cummings, 102, of Wichita, Kansas passed away April 16th. Mary was born on April 26, 1921, in Dunkirk, New York, the youngest of 4 children born to Helen and James Lynch. Mary spent her childhood and early adult years in Dunkirk and met her future husband, Bill Cummings, while in school. Mary received her teaching degree from...
Leota Terrill
Apr 16, 2024
Leota Terrill, 83, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held for her on Saturday, May 4, 10:00 am, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Leota is survived by her children, Gerald Terrill (Amy) and Natalie Terrill; brother, Pete Osborn; sisters, Betty Coyan and Sally Willis; grandchildren, Paige Cataño (Eli), Logan Stutey, Kelly Terrill...
Donald Barger
Apr 16, 2024
Donald Barger, 82, retired Manufacturing Engineer, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024. There will be a Graveside Service in his honor at 11 am, Wednesday, April 24, at Greenwood Cemetery, 6231 W. 47h St. S. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Josephine Barger; brother, Larry Barger; and sister, Sheryl Barger. Survivors include his wife of 53...
Donna "Jean" Alder
Apr 15, 2024
Donna "Jean" Alder, 91, of Wichita passed away on April 15. Donna was born to her parents, Harley and Mildred on May 13, 1932 in Topeka, Kansas. She worked in airplane manufacturing and graphics throughout her career.Jean is preceded in death by her parents. Jean is survived by children, Donna (Richard) Peat, Scott (Susan) Alder, and Michele Blunck; grandchildren, Garrison...
Helen Ball
Apr 13, 2024
Helen Marie Ball (Cox) passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones and her dog Lilly, on April 13, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas, at the age of 81. She was born on June 13, 1942, in Wichita, KS. Following graduation from West High, she married Lenn on July 29, 1962. They resided in Wichita, KS where they raised their daughters Lynette...
Gary F. Wheaton
Apr 13, 2024
Gary Franklin Wheaton, 87, Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024. Gary was born May 29, 1936, in Marinette, WI to Viggo and Florence Wheaton both who preceded him in death. He was a former Electrical Engineer at Computer Storage Systems (formerly NCR). He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Tommy, Peter H.,...
Carolyn Wilson
Apr 12, 2024
Carolyn Sue Harmon Wilson, born June 1,1943 in Ellsworth, Kansas to parents, Harry R., and Charlotte M. Harmon, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 at the age of 80, in Wichita, KS. The family resided in Wichita, where Carolyn and her siblings completed their formal education through Southeast High School. Following graduation, Carolyn worked with Kansas Claims Service as a...
Charles "Bud" E. Hoffman
Apr 11, 2024
Hoffman, Charles (Bud) E., 91, retired school administrator and minister passed away April 11, 2024. Memorial service 10:30 am, April 20, 2024. Graveside service immediately following. Monitor Community Church of the Brethren and Monitor Cemetery, 601-619 Frontier Rd., McPherson, KS 67460. Preceded in death by parents Martha A. (Jahn) Hoffman, Ernest G. Hoffman, brother, Robert E. Hoffman, infant daughter Kathleen...
Jeremy L. McKinsey
Apr 9, 2024
Jeremy Lee McKinsey was born on March 11, 1982, in Wichita Kansas to Karen Sue Clare. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Karen Sue Clare; Aunt, Rita Hamilton; Grandmother, Nancy Garner; Grandfather, Dale Earl Clare; Great Aunt Shirley (Clare) Green; Great Uncle Harry Clare, and a host of other beloved family members who were influential in nurturing him...
William L. Graham
Apr 9, 2024
William L. Graham, a compassionate and larger-than-life individual, passed away on April 9, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. Born on October 20, 1948, in Wichita, Bill's presence in the lives of those around him was nothing short of remarkable. After graduating from Southeast High School in Wichita in 1967, Bill pursued higher education at Denver University and graduated with a BA in...
Merlin R. "Bab" Bullard
Apr 9, 2024
Merlin Ray Bullard, (Bab as friends and family called him), was born to Floyd and Thelma Bullard in Fairland, Oklahoma, along with his twin sister Marjorie Faye, on March 2, 1939. He graduated from Cleora High School in 1957. He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Lou Bullard; brothers, Bill and Louis Bullard; sisters, Laquita Whisenant, Sue Dalton...
Yolanda Nuñez Arreola
Apr 8, 2024
Yolanda Nuñez Arreola, 67, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Liberato Nuñez and Mercedes Arreola; brother, Jesus Nuñez; and cousin, Orlando Nuñez. Survivors include her children, Sesar Reyes, Roberto Reyes, Alejandro Reyes, Sonia Reyes, and Aracely Reyes; 14 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Visitation with family, 2-8 pm, Thursday, April 11, and Funeral Service, 9:30 am,...
Lora Kay Warne Bogart Alexander
Apr 8, 2024
Alexander, Lora Kay (Warne) (Bogart), 76, was born on October 21, 1947, to Ralph and Nellora (Mullenix) Warne and was the middle of five children. She passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, following a well fought battle with cancer with her family by her side. She grew up on the south side of Wichita and graduated from Campus High...
Janice A. Bezinque
Apr 7, 2024
Janice A. Bezinque, 71, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry and Juanita Venable; brother, Tony Venable (Carol); and sister, Beverly Ross (Jim). Survivors include her husband, John Bezinque; children, Angie Spurgeon (Danny), Krystal Talbott, and Mark Bezinque (Cathy); brother, Brent Venable (Jeannine); grandchildren, Cole, Rylee, Preston, Zach (Vivian), and Josh...
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