Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Evelyn H. Simons

Evelyn H. Simons

Feb 3, 2024

Evelyn H. Simons, 99, passed away on February 3, 2024. Family is holding private burial services. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell Simons; son-in-law, Bill Peppard; brother, George Tinsley; and sister, Bertha Tinsley. Survivors include her daughters, Barbara Simons, Marilyn Winter (Tracy), and Pamela Peppard (Don Herman); four grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Services...

Ryan Eric London

Ryan Eric London

Feb 3, 2024

Ryan Eric London, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, peacefully left this life on February 3, 2024, and is now in heaven with Jesus. He was born on April 24, 1975, in Orlando, Florida. Ryan's joyful spirit, infectious laugh, and playful nature touched the hearts of everyone fortunate enough to know him. His mischievousness added a delightful spark to every...

Julio Ruiz Guedea

Julio Ruiz Guedea

Feb 2, 2024

Julio Iram Ruiz Guedea, 17, junior at Wichita Southeast High School, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024. A service celebrating Julio's life will be at 1:00, Friday, February 9, at the Cozine Life Events Center. Family would like to invite you to share memories and stories for a half hour prior to the service. Julio is survived by his father,...

Dean Johnson

Dean Johnson

Jan 31, 2024

Harry “Dean” Johnson, devoted husband, beloved father and adored “Backi” passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus Wednesday, January 31, 2024 with his bride of 67 years, Arlene, by his side. 

 

Dean was born to Harry Riley and Estelle Esther (Frazee) Johnson on June 22, 1939, in Hopewell, KS, the fourth of five children. At age six Dean began driving a...

Ricky Stover

Ricky Stover

Jan 31, 2024

Rick Stover, age 57, passed away in the comforting presence of his family on January 31, 2024. Born on July 14, 1966, Rick spent his entire life in Wichita, Kansas, where he made countless memories and formed enduring friendships. Rick had a prosperous career in the HVAC industry, opening his own business, Stover Heating & Air which he retired from...

Merced Martinez

Merced Martinez

Jan 31, 2024

Merced Martinez, 93, retired St. Francis Hospital Nurse, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Merced was born September 24, 1930 in Lewis, KS to Felipe and Maximina Florez. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Martinez, her son, Albert R. Martinez, her daughter, Nancy Byrum; brothers, Basilio, Alex and Gilbert Florez; sisters, Belen Sanchez and Rosa Cortez. Survivors...

Maria Orozco

Maria Orozco

Jan 29, 2024

María De Jesús Orozco, de 79 años, falleció el lunes 29 de enero de 2024. El velorio será de 4:00 a 8:00 p. m. el lunes 5 de febrero en Broadway Mortuary. La misa fúnebre se llevará a cabo en la Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción a las 10:00 am el martes 6 de febrero. El entierro se llevará a...

Willard "Woody" L. Thompson, Jr.

Willard "Woody" L. Thompson, Jr.

Jan 29, 2024

Willard "Woody" L. Thompson, Jr., 84, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024. Services will be held at a later date. Woody was preceded in death by his son, Jeremy Thompson; parents, Willard Lee, Sr. and Frances Thompson; and grandson, Blake Thompson. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Sue Thompson; sons, Eric Thompson (Holly), Kevin Thompson, and Cory Thompson (Michelle);...

Edward Popp

Edward Popp

Jan 28, 2024

Edward Seeley Popp, 79, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away January 28, 2024. Born October 29, 1944, to Harlan and Nadine Popp of Kingsdown, Kansas, Ed graduated from Bucklin High School before enlisting in the Navy, where he trained and served as a machinist. Ed grew up on the Popp farm, absorbing the farmer’s ethic of hard work, fixing things when...

Roy Rankin

Roy Rankin

Jan 27, 2024

Roy Rankin, of Wichita, Kansas, passed from this life on January 27, 2024. Roy was born in 1942 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas to Glen and Cleo Rankin. When Roy was an infant, his family relocated to Wichita, Kansas. He attended Wichita public schools, graduating from East High School. In 1961 Roy married Carolyn Crumb. They had four children.

In 1964 Roy...

Beverly Wynn

Beverly Wynn

Jan 24, 2024

Beverly Joyce Wynn, 78, passed away 11 days before her birthday in Wichita, KS, Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Beverly was born February 3, 1945 in El Dorado, KS to Arlo R. and Helen E. (Seeney) Lewin, who both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her son, Christopher Middleton and grandson, Timothy Middleton. Beverly is survived...

Jennie Rhoades

Jennie Rhoades

Jan 24, 2024

Jennie Florence Rhoades, 93, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Jennie is preceded in death by her loving husband of 71 years, Jack Rhoades; and parents, John and Marie DiStio. She is survived by her children, David (Janice) Rhoades, Patrice (Bruce) Merchant, and Paris (Jerry) Watson; grandchildren, Kirk Merchant, Kelly Merchant, Courtney Nelson, Casey Merchant, William Watson, Michel Watson,...

Douglas Jackson

Douglas Jackson

Jan 22, 2024

Douglas Earl Jackson, 68, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024. Doug was a proud United States Navy veteran who served 8 years as a sonar tech aboard the USS Jouett and the USS Tattnall. In his free time, Doug enjoyed surfing, scuba diving, bike riding, building, flying model rockets and planes, fishing, and listening to good music. Open viewing will...

DeWayne Timmons

DeWayne Timmons

Jan 21, 2024

DeWayne Timmons, 60, employee of Pioneer Aluminum, passed away on January 21, 2024. DeWayne is survived by his loving wife, Vinnie; mother-in-law, Irene Oliver; children, Trina Guillory, Joseph Sutton, Jerode Sutton, and Muslima Collins; 18 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren.

Glenn Splane

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

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. 

Martha...

Ray Dorsett

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

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

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

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...