Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Daniel Clemons

Daniel Clemons

Nov 28, 2023

Daniel Clemons, 76, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023. He was born August 6, 1947 in Eldora, Iowa to Arlo and Elvera Clemons. His parents have preceded him in death. Daniel is survived by many members of both the Clemons and Loper families. Details about a service celebrating Daniel’s life will be available soon. Services by Cozine Memorial Group –...

Wayne Brock

Wayne Brock

Nov 25, 2023

Wayne Brock, a beloved member of the Wichita community, passed away on November 25, 2023. Known for his long and fulfilling life, Wayne left behind a legacy of love, hard work, and generosity. Born on October 30, 1933, to Roy and Mary Mable Brock in Carrollton, Missouri, Wayne lived a life filled with dedication to his family, service to his...

Luz E. Bencomo

Luz E. Bencomo

Nov 25, 2023

Luz E. Bencomo,78, falleció el sábado 25 de noviembre de 2023. Le sobreviven su hijo, Manuel Rodríguez; hija, Hilda Rodríguez; siete nietos; y diecisiete bisnietos. El velorio y el rezo del santo rosario serán de 4 a 8 pm, el jueves 30 de noviembre, en la funeraria Broadway. La misa será a las 10:30 am el viernes 1 de diciembre...

Sharon Kessler

Sharon Kessler

Nov 25, 2023

Sharon Kessler, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on November 25, 2023. Sharon is preceded in death by the love of her life of 60 years, Tom Kessler; parents, Earlden and Lucy Davis; and granddaughter, Heather Kessler. She is survived by sons, Russ (Sherry) Kessler, and Tom (Rachel) Kessler; siblings, Elaine Fertig, Gordon Davis, and Roger Davis;...

Billy F. Warfield

Billy F. Warfield

Nov 24, 2023

Billy Francis Warfield, 90, former law enforcement, security company owner, bondsman, and Freemason, passed away quietly in his sleep on Friday November 24th 2023.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 AM on December 16th at Cozine Life Events Center (11500 E 21st St N, Wichita).

Survivors include brother Bob Warfield; daughters Janella Shellenberger, Janet Warfield, and son...

Mary Bob Lee

Mary Bob Lee

Nov 24, 2023

Mary Bob Lee, 92, Passed away Friday, November 24, 2023. Visitation with family present will be 9:00am followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 10:00am, Friday, December 15, 2023, both at the Broadway Mortuary. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Pat Lee and her mother, Sue Thorpe. Survivors include her son Burton and his wife, Suzanne...

Wesley Hubbard

Wesley Hubbard

Nov 24, 2023

 

Wesley Kyle Hubbard, 57, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023.  Wes is survived by his wife Pamela Hubbard; daughters, Danielle and Erica Hubbard; bonus son, Jace Coleman; bonus daughters, Michelle and husband Dustin Langehennig and Andie Coleman; grandchildren, Madden and Rory Langehennig; stepfather, Joe Dondlinger; stepmother Geraldine Hubbard. He was preceded in death by his father, Benny Hubbard, his...

Mary Ann Clark

Mary Ann Clark

Nov 22, 2023

Mary Ann Clark, 64, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, James and Wanda Clark; sister, Rebecca Rose Branum; and nephew, Jason Michael Clark. Survivors include her siblings, Charles Edward Clark (Sharon Ann), James A. Clark (Jo Lynn), and Patricia L. Flower; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside Service, 1:30 pm, Friday, December...

Glen L. Funk

Glen L. Funk

Nov 21, 2023

Glen L. Funk, 71, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 5:30 pm, Wednesday, Nov. 29, at Apostolic Christian Church, 1202 S. Lulu St. Glen was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert and Violette Funk; sister, Marian Funk; and grandchild, Brady Funk. Survivors include his wife of fifty years, Sally Funk;...

Frank W. Sandifer

Frank W. Sandifer

Nov 19, 2023

Frank W. Sandifer, 92, retired Maintenance Supervisor for Koch Fiberglass, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Solomon and Della Sandifer, and nine siblings. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Jean Sandifer, son, Robert Sandifer (Janis), daughter, Debbie O’Connor, sister, Betty Pinson, four grandchildren; Derek Sandifer, Kate (Eddie) Neuway, Dane O’Connor, Kylie (Brandon) Phipps; and five great-grandchildren; Jaiden, Kyra, Alex, Vatin, and Rory.  Memorials to Immanuel Lutheran...

Sylvia Mae Cullado

Sylvia Mae Cullado

Nov 19, 2023

 

Sylvia Mae Cullado, devoted wife and mother, passed away on November 19, 2023. She was born on January 1, 1938 in Eau Claire Wisconsin, the second daughter of  Paul  and Margaret Mikesell. After graduating from high school, she moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota and earned her RN nursing diploma from Swedish Hospital.  While in nursing school, she met a handsome...

WIlliam C. "Bill" Vineyard

WIlliam C. "Bill" Vineyard

Nov 15, 2023

William "Bill" Curtis Vineyard, 73, passed away surrounded by his family after a three year battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Bill was married to his loving wife, Jane for 43 years. Together they raised four children who went on to have twelve grandchildren. In 1987 Bill founded Atishwin Institute which was the first intermediate treatment program in...

Carol Chakra

Carol Chakra

Nov 15, 2023

Words can't describe this tragic loss. Carol, 19 years old, loving, kind, and generous. She was the best sister, daughter, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and the most amazing friend and a helping hand. She went the extra mile, literally and figuratively. She fled the war in Syria with her twin sister, older sister, and mother, seeking refuge in the United States....

Austin John Austin

Austin John Austin

Nov 13, 2023

Austin John Austin, 48, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023. He was born in Wichita Kansas, moved to Florida and then settled back home in Kansas.  Austin’s passions were cars, music, moon-eyes, fishing in the everglades and bacon. He was loved by many and always willing to lend a helping hand where it was needed. Austin was preceded in death by...

Robert H. Mitchell

Robert H. Mitchell

Nov 13, 2023

Robert H. Mitchell, 74, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Mitchell and Hazel Burke; stepfather, Eddie Burke; brothers, Bobby Mitchell and Danny Mitchell; sister, Patricia Delk; and niece, Linda Dyke. Survivors include his daughter, Bobbie Gardner (Scott); son, Edwin Mitchell; brothers, Dean Mitchell, Harry Mitchell, and Michael Mitchell; sister, Sandy...

William Cummings

William Cummings

Nov 10, 2023

William L. "Bill" Cummings, 87, owner of Cummings Pharmacy, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023. Rosary 5:00pm, Tuesday, Nov. 14, Funeral 10:00am, Wednesday, Nov. 15, both at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Cummings; brothers, Maurice, John, Richard and Thomas Cummings; step-sons, Tim and Jon Snow and daughter-in-law Leslie Snow....

Roger Rhoades

Roger Rhoades

Nov 7, 2023

Roger Lewis Rhoades, 73, passed away November 7, 2023. He was a retired Cessna Aircraft Employee and U.S. Navy Veteran. In the Navy he was a corpsman, where part of his job was Recon and Ambush Patrol Corpsman with Marines on patrol.; they called him Doc. He was also an avid chiefs fan.

He was born on November 16, 1949...

Jimmie Black

Jimmie Black

Nov 4, 2023

Jimmie “Jim” Ray Black – October 24, 1948 – November 4, 2023 – Wichita, Kansas

 

Jimmie (Jim) Black achieved the ultimate victory when he went home to be with the Lord on November 4, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas.

 

Jim was one of six children. His father, Hubert A. Black, was a carpenter and general contractor and his...

Norman Stiles

Norman Stiles

Nov 4, 2023

Norman Dale Stiles, 86, retired Boeing Aircraft Co., passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023. Memorial Service 2:00pm, Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Sharon Baptist Church. Norman was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and May Stiles; brothers, Larry and Richard Stiles and sister, Sharon Jackson. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Barbara; sons, Joe (Becky), Scott (Kelly) and...

Jean Johnson-Lies

Jean Johnson-Lies

Nov 3, 2023

Jean Marie "Grandma" Johnson-Lies, 79, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023. Jean was born December 15, 1943 in Pontiac, MI. Jean Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Eldon and Jean Agnes (Campbell) Johnson; husband, Leon J. Lies; son, Bobby Simon; brother, Thomas Michael Johnson; sisters-in-law, Debbie Johnson and Sally Johnson and great-grandson, Lincoln Miller. Jean is survived...