Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

William L. Graham

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

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

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

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

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...

Clifford Rossiter

Clifford Rossiter

Apr 6, 2024

Clifford Eugene Rossiter was born on July 21, 1946, to Calvin and Ollie (McFarlin) Rossiter in Tulare, California.  He entered into rest on April 6, 2024, at his home in Wichita, Kansas, with his family by his side.

Clifford was raised in Tulare, California, graduating from Tulare Western High School in 1964.  In 1965, he was drafted to serve in the...

Michael Coyote

Michael Coyote

Apr 6, 2024

Michael Lee Coyote, 48, passed away at his home, Saturday, April 6, 2024. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Jack Hail; grandfather, Jimmie S. Coyote and brother, Kleo Coyote. Survivors include his wife, Allicia Coyote; mother, Louise Coyote; daughter, Mallory Richardson; brothers, Nehemiah Shopteese and Lindsey Coyote and sister, Katherine Coyote. Michael will be missed by his family...

Caroline "Lynn" Stockton

Caroline "Lynn" Stockton

Apr 3, 2024

Caroline “Lynn” Edna (Caulkins) Stockton of Wichita, KS, aged 90, passed away on April 3, 2024. Lynn was born October 7, 1933 in Olney, Illinois to Chales F. J. Caulkins and Edna (Pierson) Caulkins. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  



She is survived by her children, Wenda (William) Snyder of Overland Park, KS, Nancy Moore of Springfield, MO, Greg (Shelly) Stockton of Front Royal,...

Haskell Leon Cooley

Haskell Leon Cooley

Apr 2, 2024

Haskell was born on April 15, 1939 in Buffalo Valley, Oklahoma to William Arthur and Vernie Leo Cooley. Haskell grew up in the country on a farm. He enjoyed playing basketball, baseball, horseback riding, swimming, fishing, squirrel and raccoon hunting, playing marbles, and pitching horseshoes. He was also an avid domino player.He graduated from Buffalo Valley High School in 1957...

Merritt Carson

Merritt Carson

Apr 1, 2024

Merritt Ray (Will) Carson, 93, passed away Monday April 1, 2024.  Merritt is preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Syble Carson, and sister Anna Bell Ryel.  He is survived by his wife of 73 years Leah Carson, daughters Kathy (Teresa) Carson, Karen (Roger) Cook, and son Bryan (Darlene) Carson; grandchildren Matt (Natalie) Shofner, Michael (Tammy) Cook, David Cook,...

Sharon R. Neufeld

Sharon R. Neufeld

Apr 1, 2024

Sharon R. Neufeld, 77, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac and Eldora Neufeld, and is survived by her brother, Bob Neufeld; sister, Shirley Stigall (Steve); niece, Bethany Martin (J.L.); nephew, Aaron Stigall (Kim); great-nephew, Mitchell; and great-nieces, Mackenzie, Megan, Molly, and Megan Marie. A Reception to celebrate Sharon's life will be...

Kathy Knorr

Kathy Knorr

Mar 30, 2024

Born on September 3, 1941, to Alice Carter and Max A. Houston, Kathy Knorr lived a life filled with devotion to Christ Jesus, love of family, and boundless kindness. Growing up with her three brothers, George, Bob, and Bill, in Wichita, she cherished the adventures they shared - boating, traveling, family time in Carlsbad New Mexico, fishing, and creating cherished...

Patricia Isham

Patricia Isham

Mar 29, 2024

Patricia Lucille Isham, 91, retired Realtor, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024 in Wichita, KS. Patricia was born February 1, 1933 in Bartlesville, OK to William and Zena Stull, both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by husbands, Keith Isham and Jerry Gilliland; son, Lance Isham and brothers, Gene and wife, Bonnie Stull, Wade and wife,...

James Laubach

James Laubach

Mar 29, 2024

James "Jim" Vincent Laubach, 79, of Wichita, Kansas sadly left us on Friday, March 29, 2024 following a long fought battle with cancer. Jim was born April 19, 1944 in Topeka, Kansas to Vincent Laubach and Bette (McCleary) Weigand. He spent most of his youth and adolescence in Wichita, Kansas with his grandparents Thomas and Doris McCleary. As Jim often...

Ruby Bergman

Ruby Bergman

Mar 29, 2024

Ruby Lucille Bergman, 72, retired Boeing Aircraft Co., passed away Friday, March 29, 2024 in Wichita, KS. Ruby was born March 24, 1952 in St. Albans, VT to Ralph and Sylvia Bigler, both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband Jerry Lee Bergman. Ruby is survived by her brother Louis Bigler and his wife,...

Esta V. Cook

Esta V. Cook

Mar 28, 2024

Esta V. Cook, 99, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024. A celebration of her life is planned for Wednesday, April 3, 11:00 am, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Viewing will occur one hour prior to services. 

Esta was preceded in death by her husband, O. James Cook; parents, Samuel and Minnie Bangle; son, Jared Cook; brothers, Albert, Mike, Chet,...

Jean Ann Cusick

Jean Ann Cusick

Mar 27, 2024

Jean Ann Cusick, 84, went to her heavenly home on March 27, 2024. She loved life and was so much bigger than life in every way! She was a proud member of the East High Class of ’57, where she maintained many lifelong relationships and loved telling stories of all the good times they had together. She was also incredibly devoted...

Stanley Stritzel

Stanley Stritzel

Mar 26, 2024

Stanley E Stritzel (of Christopher Illinois) passed, Tuesday March 26, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. He is survived by his Daughter, Haley Christine Stritzel of Cary, North Carolina; Spouse, Margit Hundley Stritzel, of Wichita, KS; brother, Mike Stritzel; parents, Larry and Carolyn Stritzel of Christopher, Illinois. Stan retired from Coleman located in Wichita KS. Stan was a devoted man to his family and...

Bill Epps

Bill Epps

Mar 26, 2024

William "Bill" Edward Epps, 80, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Bill was a Boeing retiree, and later on an entrepreneur known as "The Coin Man". A service celebrating Bill's life will be at 11am, Friday, April 5, 2024, at Mulvane Christian Church. Burial will immediately follow at El Paso Cemetery in Derby. Bill is preceded in death by...

Ann Tregellas

Ann Tregellas

Mar 26, 2024

Ann Marie Tregellas, 89, passed away on March 26, 2024 in Andover, Kansas. Ann was born to George and Mary Robinson on December 5, 1934 in Topeka, Kansas; she was the oldest with 5 brothers and sisters. Ann was a homemaker and loved caring for her children; Joy, Carol, and Philip. In her free time Ann loved to garden and...