Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Glenn Splane
Jan 21, 2024
Glenn Wesley Splane, 59, former owner of Royal Dry Cleaners, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents Merlin Splane and Noretha Brown and his grandmother, Mary Ellen Gates. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Paulette; son, Nate and wife, Christina Splane; daughter, Amy and husband, Andy Phelps; brother, Leon and wife, Reena...
Martha Kay Allen
Jan 20, 2024
Martha Kay Allen, 77, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry W. Allen; parents, Max A. and Meta Jacob; and brother, Max A. Jacob, Jr. Survivors include her daughters, Michelle Steinke (Jason) and Farrah Smith (Marty); grandchildren, Matthew, Justin, Clay, Haley, and Michael; and great-grandchildren, Stiles, Jaxson, Carter Allen, and Aubrey Kay.
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Ray Dorsett
Jan 19, 2024
Raymond Roger Dorsett was born in Mineral Wells, Texas, on July 29, 1943. Though a world traveler, he lived most of his years in Wichita, Kansas. His Lord and Savior welcomed him to Glory for eternity on January 19, 2024.
Ray was a transformed man of God. He grew in the grace and knowledge of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and...
Wanda Hostetler
Jan 19, 2024
Wanda Carol Hostetler, 94, born November 29, 1929 in Bellville, KS, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024 in Wichita, KS. Wanda was preceded in death by her Husband Les Hostetler, her father, Faye Dooley and her mother, Freda Sanford. She is survived by her son, Michael Hostetler, her grandson, Benjamin Hostetler and his wife, Courtney Wheaton-Hostetler. No services will be...
Magdalena Villasenor
Jan 17, 2024
Partió a su encuentro con Dios el 17 de Enero del año 2024 a la edad de 59 años. Habiendo recibido los Santos Sacramentos y la bendición de su salvación. Magdalena fue una mujer de mucha fe. Ella estaba dedicada a su iglesia, a attender a su hermoso jardín y sobre todo, a su familia y amistades. Su memoria queda viva...
Sue Shah
Jan 17, 2024
Sue Ann (Montemayor) Shah, 70, beloved high school Spanish teacher, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00pm, Wednesday, January 24, at Broadway Mortuary. Rosary will begin at 6:30pm. Funeral mass will be at 10:00am, Thursday, January 25, at St. Thomas Aquinas. Sue is preceded in death by her parents, Victor, Jr. and Sophie Montemayor; brother Victor...
Richard D. Eckrich
Jan 16, 2024
Richard D. “Dick” Eckrich, 86, of Wichita, entered eternal life on January 16th at Wesley Woodlawn Hospital in Wichita, after a brief illness. Dick was preceded in death by his parents, William and Lucille Eckrich of Iowa City, Iowa and his sister Sharon Skerik of Coralville, Iowa. Born April 21, 1937 in Iowa City, Dick graduated from the University of...
Antonio Aramburu
Jan 16, 2024
Antonio Aramburu, a beloved husband, father, passed away on January 16, 2024. He was born on November 27, 1990, in Wichita, Kansas.
Antonio dedicated his career to NewSpring, where he served as a production specialist. His hard work and dedication to spreading the word of God were admired by his colleagues and the community alike. Antonio's commitment to his profession was...
Marilyn Thompson Ritchie
Jan 15, 2024
Marilyn Thompson Ritchie, a devoted homemaker and beloved mother, passed away on January 15, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on January 4, 1931, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Royal Madison Thompson and Juanita Thompson. Marilyn was the youngest of five children and grew up with four brothers. Despite being a tomboy in her youth, she discovered her passion...
James Franklin Ferguson
Jan 14, 2024
James Franklin Ferguson, 90, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024. James was preceded in death by his parents, Angus and Orpha Ferguson; brother, Rodney Ferguson; and sister, Mary Williams. Survivors include his daughters, Annette Brewer and Rebekah Vaughan (Michael); and grandchildren, Levi, Maxx, Ella, Sampson, and Jasper. Private Services will be held. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Services by Cozine Memorial...
Shirley Strickler
Jan 14, 2024
SHIRLEY S. STRICKLER
(1931-2024)
Shirley Ann Spencer Strickler, 92, of Wichita, Kan., died Jan. 14, 2024, in Wichita. She was born in Nebraska City, Neb. to Bernard and Ethel Spencer. She attended school there before attending William Woods College in Fulton, Mo., where she met her future husband, Bill Strickler, who was studying at the nearby all-men’s Westminster College. There is some...
Rita L. Kirk
Jan 12, 2024
Rita L. Kirk, 94, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024. Family will have a private burial service in Oxford, Kansas. Rita was preceded in death by her parents, Augustus and Sarah Froemming, and nine brothers and sisters. She is survived by her sons, Mark B. Kirk and Matt Kirk (Regina); and sister, Naida Cole. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Arrangements by...
Anna Parker
Jan 11, 2024
Anna Vee Tracy was born in Mountain View, Oklahoma on May 12, 1944 to Andrew Vernon Tracy and Effie "Irene" Coker Tracy. At fifteen, she met her future husband, Donald E. Edingfield, while working the concession stand while he coached Little League baseball. She participated in FHA, Tigerettes, Glee Club, State Honor Society, Junior Play, Class Officer, Pep Club member,...
Phyllis Ann Jones
Jan 10, 2024
Phyllis 'Banda' Ann Jones was born May 23, 1956 to Olen & Bonnie Harrison in Fayetteville, AR and shortly after moved to Wichita, KS with her parents and brother and remained throughout her life. She attended West High School and while attending there, she met Randy Jones, whom she began dating and went on to marry and have 2 children...
James Dolton
Jan 9, 2024
James Paul Dolton, passed away at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas on January 9, 2024 as the result of a vehicle vs pedestrian accident. James is survived by his daughter Imoen Dolton, his mother Sharon Dolton (Ron Messinger) of Brook Park, Ohio and his brother Christopher Dolton. James also had a special family: Gail, Dawson, Sabriya and Caden. James...
Boyce D. Randolph, Sr.
Jan 6, 2024
Boyce Dale Randolph, Sr., 87, retired School Teacher from Rea Woodman and Truesdale Schools in Wichita, KS, passed away January 6, 2024. Visitation 2-4:00pm, Sunday, January 14, 2024, Funeral Service 10:30am, Monday, January 15, 2024 both at the Cozine Life Events Center. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery. Boyce was born in Rural Sallisaw, OK, September 1, 1936 to Faye...
Robert D. "Bob" Razook
Jan 5, 2024
Born on November 12, 1950, to Joan and Curly Razook, Robert D. “Bob” Razook, lived a spirit filled 73 years before finding his way into God’s arms on January 5, 2024.
Known to his family, friends, and all of Wichita as “Bob” or “Bobby”, he typified his proud heritage of a Lebanese descendant with honest, unassuming Wichita,...
Virginia F. Hess
Jan 4, 2024
Virginia F. (Christy) Hess, 88, was born on September 10, 1935, in Redfield, KS, to Edwin E. Christy, Sr. and Edith Alice (Hartman) Christy. She married Norman L. Hess, Sr. of the same Kansas town, on December 6, 1951. She was a housewife and mother for many years, and also worked as a cook at various cafes and nursing homes,...
Margaret A. Nelson Spear
Jan 2, 2024
Margaret A. Nelson Spear, 90, passed away January 2, 2024.
Margaret was Born on September 13, 1933, to Monte and Phyllis Heinzman in Augusta, KS. She was the oldest of seven children.
Survivors include sons Roger (Christie); Steve (Melinda); daughters Valorie (William) Hagerman; Barbara (Matthew) Bachman; and many grand, great grand, and great-great grandchildren.
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Pamela Conyers
Jan 2, 2024
Pamela Jo Conyers, 73, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024. A celebration of Pamela's life will be at 10:30am, Saturday, January 13 at Central Community Church in Wichita, Kansas. Pamela is preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Jacqueline Dieffenbaugh; and brother, Richard Dieffenbaugh. She is survived by her loving husband, Gregg Conyers; sons, Aaron (Shelby) Conyers, and Josh...
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