Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Frances Jean Rump
Mar 12, 2024
Frances J. Rump, 87, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024. She was born on November 15, 1936, in Hutchinson, KS at St. Elizabeth Hospital, the daughter of Walter John and Ottie (Spain) Burdick. She graduated from Buhler High School in 1954. On September 2, 1955, she married Leon J. Rump in Hutchinson. He preceded her in death on April 22,...
Jake Denham
Mar 11, 2024
Jacob Daniel Burleigh Denham, 41, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024. Visitation with family will be from 6-8pm, Friday, March 15, at the Cozine Life Events Center. Jake is preceded in death by his loving wife, Lizzie Denham; and son, Mason “Olivia” Denham. He is survived by his father, Doug Denham; mother, Dru Denham; children, Jayden Ellison, Aaron Crump, Layla...
Adalee Keesling
Mar 8, 2024
Adalee Elizabeth Keesling, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024. A time of fellowship with the family is scheduled from 5-7pm on Tuesday, March 19, at the Cozine Life Events Center. Funeral service will be at 10am, Wednesday, March 20, at GraceFirst Church. Burial will follow service. Adalee is preceded in death by her sibling, Shiloh Keesling. She is survived by...
Vicky Nichols
Mar 8, 2024
Vicky Dean Nichols, 79, passed away in Wichita, Kansas on March 8, 2024. Vicky was born in Hot Springs, New Mexico on April 14, 1944 to Robert and Geraldine Nichols. Vicky worked for years selling ads in the YellowPages book. She also enjoyed painting and making jewelry, she also owned a boutique later in life! She is preceded in death...
DeVoe Treadwell
Mar 5, 2024
DeVoe Treadwell, attorney-at-law, 52, loving father, son, and brother, passed away recently.
A Rosary will be held at 5:00 PM, Friday, March 8th and a Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 9th. Both services will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.
DeVoe was preceded in death by his brother: Curtis (and Curtis's family: Jennifer,...
Jerry Torgerson
Mar 4, 2024
Jerry Torgerson, 62, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Shirley Torgerson and sister, Diane Cady. Survivors include his wife, Vickie Torgerson; son, Nick Torgerson (Misty); brothers, Bob Torgerson and Rick Torgerson (Cathy); and grandchildren, Sierra, Kaylee, and Titus. A Celebration of Life Service is planned for 2:30 pm, Saturday, March...
Mildred Armetta (Lygrisse) Watson
Mar 2, 2024
Our dear mother passed away peacefully at home March 2, 2024. We had the
honor of celebrating 100 years, 4 months and 8 days of her life and love. Born in Kechi,
she was a proud lifetime resident of Kansas.
Armetta was a graduate of Valley Center High School and Kansas State
University, where she was an active member of Kappa Delta sorority. She...
Elias Valor Taalib Gallego
Mar 2, 2024
Elias was born in Phoenix, Arizona to Joshua Gallego and Karin Bugner on September 16th, 2023. He was a lovely little boy who was with us for only a short time but his life on earth was powerful and moving. His smile would light up the room. Elias was so full of love, every time someone was holding him he...
Lisa Lynelle Davis
Mar 2, 2024
Lisa Lynelle (Harris) Davis (b. November 11, 1965), beloved wife, mom, grandma, daughter, sister and aunt, went home to be with the Lord on March 2nd, 2024. She was raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in a loving home by parents Kelly Jr. and Janelle Harris along with her brother Kel (Kelly III). Lisa met her husband Troy in a high...
Johnny Stroud
Mar 2, 2024
Johnny Dean Stroud, 81, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024. Johnny is a proud veteran of the Navy, and spent his working career as a systems accountant working for the government. Visitation with Johnny’s family will be from 5-7pm, Monday, March 11, at the Cozine Life Events Center. Funeral service will be at 10:30am, Tuesday, March 12, also at the...
Blake Olson
Feb 27, 2024
Blake Robert Olson, 41, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Blake spent his career working as an assembly mechanic at Spirit. A memorial service celebrating Blake’s life will be held at a later date, and information will be made available shortly. Blake is survived by his loving wife of 5 years, Ariel Olson; father, Robert (Pam) Olson; mother, Gwen (Phillip)...
Jerry Headrick
Feb 24, 2024
Jerry Headrick, formerly of Plains, KS, passed away on February 24th under the
loving care of his devoted wife, Shirley. His family was able to surround him on
the evening that he died, just one day shy of his 86th birthday.
Jerry was born in Mullinville, KS on February 25th, 1938 to Kermit and Ethel
Headrick. He was the 8th child in a crowded...
Bernice L. Dove
Feb 22, 2024
Bernice Dove passed away peacefully in her sleep on, February 22, 2024. For all of her 96 years, she continued to live independently at home and in good health.
Bernie still had her driver’s license and drove just as wild as ever. Once in a while, she made a great roast for the whole family. She could also play a shrewd...
Bobbie Pendell
Feb 22, 2024
Bobbie Lee Pendell was born on July 12, 1929, in Vinita, Oklahoma, to Ross J. and Jessie D. Greenfeather. The Cherokee and Loyal Shawnee ancestry of her parents always remained a very important part of her identity. Though her beginnings were humble, with a dresser drawer as her first cradle, she often said she didn’t know she was poor, because...
Dan Peniston
Feb 21, 2024
Dan W. Peniston, 97, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. He was born in Jetmore, KS, on January 28, 1927. During the Great Depression, his family moved to Wichita, KS. Dan graduated from East High School and immediately enlisted into the Army in 1945. After being honorably discharged in 1946, he moved back...
Gregory Hephner
Feb 21, 2024
Gregory Hephner—a man filled with faith, love, and purpose—passed away peacefully on February 21, 2024, just 6 weeks after receiving a glioblastoma diagnosis. Greg was born on August 25, 1964, the last of the Baby Boomers, but very much a Boomer in work ethic, loyalty, and resourcefulness. Even from an early age, Greg started working with his family at Hephner...
Jackie Nixon
Feb 20, 2024
Jacqueline "Jackie" Gay Nixon, 64, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Visitation will be from 1:00-5:00, Monday, February 26, at Broadway Mortuary. Jackie is survived by sister, Mindy Lene (Chuck); significant other, Sherri Deringer; son, Andrew Thompson, and numerous nieces, nephews, and greats. She is preceded in death by parents, Cecil and Dixie Nixon; and brother, Steve Nixon. Share...
Carol Bidwell
Feb 19, 2024
Carol Bidwell, 68, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024. Carol was born on June 3, 1955 in El Dorado, Kansas. Carol spent her career working as a QA Inspector for Boeing. Outside of work, Carol has a love for music, and passion for riding motorcycles. Above all else though, Carol loved her family more than anything. Memorial service celebrating Carol's...
Owen "Doug" Douglas Pierce
Feb 17, 2024
Owen Douglas Pierce, 69, passed away Saturday, February, 17, 2024. Survived by his daughter, Eleanor (Enrique) Zabala of Kansas City, MO; his sister, Susan Pierce of Wichita, KS; brother, Craig (Peggy) Pierce of Mountain Home, AR; 4 nieces and nephews. Doug graduated from East High School in Wichita, KS and from Kansas University with a degree in Journalism. He was...
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