Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Bruce Pafume
Dec 13, 2025
Bruce Barrett Pafume, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025 in Wichita, Kansas, with family at his side. Born on November 4, 1949, in Oak Park, Illinois, Bruce lived a life marked by dedicated service, both in his professional career and as a loving family man.
Bruce obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering...
James Johnson
Dec 13, 2025
James passed away on December 13th, 2025 leaving behind memories shaped by hard work, grit, and a love for the roar of engines.
He spent countless hours working on diesel trucks, a trade he truly enjoyed and took great pride in. When the work week ended, weekends often found him at the dirt track, where racing was more than a hobby—it...
Rebecca (Becky) Love Elder
Dec 11, 2025
Rebecca [Becky] Love Elder, surrounded by family and friends, left her earthly dwelling behind on a warming Thursday afternoon, Dec 11, 2025, to join the great cloud of witnesses that surrounded and encouraged her all her life including, among many others, her paternal grandparents Walter and Betty Love, her maternal grandparents Henry and Pauline Thiessen, her parents Robert D. and...
Robert Crawford
Dec 11, 2025
Robert R. Crawford, affectionately known as "Bob”, passed away on December 11, 2025, at the age of 88 in Wichita, Kansas. Born on December 5, 1937, in Clay Center, Kansas, Bob was a man of integrity and dedication, whose contributions to both his profession and community will be fondly remembered.
Bob had a distinguished career in accounting, dedicating 31 years of...
Mark Wesley Aberle
Dec 11, 2025
Mark Wesley Aberle reposed in the Lord in the early morning hours of December 11, 2025 in Wichita, Kansas at the age of 77. In the weeks before his passing he was lovingly surrounded by his wife, children, and family.
He was born July 18, 1948 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Henry M. Aberle and Deborah Farney Aberle. Raised...
Carol Leach
Dec 9, 2025
Carol Joan Leach, 93, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025 in Wichita, KS. Carol was born, August 22, 1932 in Negaunee, MI to the late Walter J. and Helmi J. (Piirto) Neely.She attended Negaunee Schools from kindergarten through 12th grade. Graduated in June 1950 from Negaunee High School, Negaunee, MI a member of the National Honor Society.Carol lived in Michigan...
Neill Burdett
Dec 8, 2025
James "Neill" Burdett, 68, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025. Born on November 3, 1957, in Pratt, Kansas, Neill was the son of James I. Burdett and Joy M. Burdett.
Neill grew up with a passion for history, becoming an avid collector whose curiosity and love for the past never faded. He was also a devoted Kansas...
Noah James Burrow
Dec 6, 2025
With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Noah James Burrow, age 17, who passed away on December 6, 2025. Born on January 1, 2008, Noah was a remarkable young man whose presence brought light, joy, and a unique kind of love into the world. A senior at Nixa High School (Class of 2026), Noah touched...
Peggy Waters
Dec 6, 2025
December 22, 1956 – December 6, 2025
Peggy Jo Waters, 68, of Wichita, KS, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025, surrounded by the family she cherished so deeply.
Peggy was the beloved wife of Bob L. Waters. Over their 27 years of marriage, they built a life filled with love, partnership, and a shared passion for camping and travel.
Peggy showed...
Kent R. Jacobs
Dec 5, 2025
Kent R. Jacobs, 94, was born on November 11, 1931 in Sterling, Illinois, to Frank and Olive Jacobs, and passed away on December 5, 2025 after a brief illness. Kent was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty Jacobs; daughter, Kathy; brother, Robert; nephew, Barry Jacobs; and former son-in-law, Pat O'Brien. Survivors include his daughter, Debbie O'Brien; granddaughters, Mary...
Maria Estrada-Akright
Dec 4, 2025
Maria Isabel Akright, 44, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025. She was born July 8, 1981 to parents, Jose and Juana Estrada. Service celebrating Maria's life will be on Monday, December 15, at 2:00pm, at the Cozine Life Events Center. Reception will immediately follow the service. Maria is survived by her parents; husband, Austin Akright; children, Seth Estrada, Vanessa Ramirez,...
Donald Ray Klaassen
Dec 3, 2025
Donald Ray “Don” Klaassen, 85, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025. Born on March 27, 1940, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Arnold D. and Martha Doerkson Klaassen, Don spent his early childhood on a farm near Goessel, where his lifelong work ethic was shaped by milking cows, helping with harvest, and the practical realities of farm life.
Don...
Deanna Reif
Dec 1, 2025
“Grandma Dee” • “Aunt Deanna”April 19, 1941 – December 1, 2025
Deanna J. Reif, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away suddenly on December 1, 2025, due to medical complications.
Deanna was born on April 19, 1941, in Wichita, Kansas, to Raymond and Maxine Fiegel. She was the second eldest of six children and grew up surrounded by...
Veleta Renel Oldfield
Dec 1, 2025
Veleta Renel Cook passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025 at age 75.
Veleta was born on September 15, 1950 to mother, Louise Odette Lamkin-Cook and, father, Granvel Otis Cook. She grew up on a farm where Newman University is now located, in Wichita, KS. Later she and her mother moved near 48th and Seneca on the same street with her...
Gary B. Carr
Nov 30, 2025
Gary B. Carr, 85, Owner of Midwest Painting Co., passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025 in Wichita, KS. Gary was born June 25, 1940 in Wichita to the late Bill and Anna Carr. Gary was also preceded in death by his sister, Marshia Carr. Gary is survived by his sister, Joyce Black; nephew, Chad Hill; niece, Marcie Russell and great...
Jane Merth
Nov 28, 2025
Jane Merth, 89, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025. She was born on December 30, 1935 in Dubuque, Iowa to parents, Walter and Florence Priest. Jane is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, John and Kelly Merth; and grandchildren, Robert Merth, and Kathryn Merth. Public viewing will be on Monday, December...
Charlene M. Long
Nov 27, 2025
Charlene Mae Long, 89, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan "Roy" Long and parents, Theodore and Ruby Dirksen. Survivors include her daughter, Dana Grisham; son, Randall Long (Kelley); and two grandchildren, Theodore Long (Kristy) and Travis Long.
Charlene was a homemaker and long time member of Emporia Ave. Church of Christ....
Kay D. Hartman
Nov 25, 2025
Kay D. Hartman, 74, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Visitation with family present will be held from 5:30-7:00 pm, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, and Funeral Service, 10:00 am, Wednesday, December 3, both at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway.
Kay was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Marcile Hartman and is survived by brother, Keith Hartman (Betty); sister,...
Irma Shelley
Nov 23, 2025
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
the rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again, may God hold you
in the palm of His hand.
(An Irish Blessing)
Irma Lee (Ready) Shelley
Irma was born on November 29, 1925, in Vernon County, Missouri. Her parents were Wesley Milford...
Barbara Clark
Nov 20, 2025
Barbara Ann Clark, 75, retired Cessna Aircraft Co. employee, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025 in Haysville, Kansas. Barbara was born January 13, 1950 in Guthrie, OK to the late Gilford and Geraldine Clark. Barbara is survived by her brother, Darrel Clark, her nieces Kayla Betz and Rachelle Clark and her great-nephew, Travis Clark. Barbara will be greatly missed by...
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