Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Mark McClurg
Sep 17, 2023
Mark Steven McClurg, Jr., 47, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023. A celebration of life will be held at a later date, and details will be announced soon. Mark is preceded in death by his childhood and life-long friend, John Kyle. He is survived by his father, Mark McClurg, Sr.; mother, Michele DeBerry; his loving children, Emma (Nyx) McClurg, Kayla...
Jim Johnson
Sep 16, 2023
Jim Johnson, 88, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3:00pm, Friday, October 13, at Immanuel Baptist Church. Jim loved playing golf, landscaping, was an avid OU fan, enjoyed watching football with his sons, and mostly treasured his time spent with his wife of 68 years, Jeanie. He was preceded in death...
Virginia Harris
Sep 16, 2023
Virginia Lee Harris, born June 8, 1930 was gathered up by our Lord and Savior on September 16, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Eugene Harris on May 12, 2013, and her daughter Coileen Kay Harris Koerner on May 4, 1979. Virginia is survived by her children, Diana Louise Harris Smith and her husband Douglas, Vinita...
Vanessa Tucker
Sep 16, 2023
Beloved mother Vanessa Tucker-Webb, 32, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023. She is survived by her four children, Zayden Williams, Trae’vyon Stewart, Jovell Carter Jr., and Ja’anna Carter; her father Daniel Webb, her mother Geraldine Fuller, and her stepfather Timothy Fuller; and her siblings Thomas Tucker, Christopher Webb, Joseph Fuller, and Jamie Fuller. A memorial service will be held...
Evelyn Acton
Sep 15, 2023
Evelyn Marie Acton, 83, passed away September 15, 2023. Visitation will be 6 to 8pm Monday with funeral services at 10:30am on Tuesday, both at Broadway Mortuary. Burial will follow the service on Tuesday at Greenwood Cemetery in Oatville. She was preceded in death by husband, Gene; parents, Fred and Mary Slinkard; siblings, Albert, Dorothy, and Jeanie. She is survived...
Dale Edwin Willis
Sep 14, 2023
Dale E. Willis, 81, died at 6:30 am, Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Dale was born in Carthage, MO on February 13, 1942, the son of William I. Willis and Nancy M. (Patrick) Willis. He was the youngest of ten (two brothers and seven sisters.) He was united in marriage to Patricia Stiles on June...
Jeffrey Paulsen
Sep 14, 2023
Jeffrey "Jeff" Paulsen was born to Lawrence and Shirley Paulsen on July 21, 1952 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and graduated from high school there. He became a nurse, and later earned a Master's degree in public health. From 1987-1992, he was in Peshawar, Pakistan to lead an American relief agency helping Afghan refugees to get medical training.
In Peshawar, he met...
David Price
Sep 13, 2023
David Leon Price, 67, surrounded by his family, went to be with the Lord on the 13th of September 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on February 19th, 1956, in Wichita, Kansas, to Ernest Leon Price and Louie May McAllister.
David had a passion for HAM radio and received his first HAM radio license, now known...
Roger Ben Wong
Sep 11, 2023
Roger Ben Wong, 65, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023. There will be a Celebration of Life Service at 11 am, Saturday, Sept. 23, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Roger was preceded in death by parents, Tommy and Yum Wong, and sister, Hedy. Survivors include his daughters, Kim Wong and Jennifer Wong; and siblings, Irene, Steffen, and Wanda. Share...
H. Wayne Foster
Sep 11, 2023
H. Wayne Foster, a lifelong resident of Wichita, passed to his heavenly reward on September 11, 2023, at the age 87 years 4 days, following a 5 year-long battle with Mesothelioma.
Wayne was a man of strong faith, avid golfer, and wine afficionado. He was committed to his community and served in numerous roles over the years in Young...
David Munroe
Sep 10, 2023
David Scott Munroe, a beloved member of the Wichita community, passed away on September 10, 2023, at the age of 60. He was born on February 25, 1963, in his hometown of Wichita, Kansas. David's passion for life, dedication to his craft, and infectious joy touched the lives of all who knew him.
David's creative spirit led him to pursue...
Darla Tilson
Sep 8, 2023
Darla Rae Tilson drew her first breath on January 30th, 1959, and much to our heartbreak drew her last on September 8th, 2023.
Darla is survived by her Husband David Tilson; Daughters Pam Lett (Council Bluffs IA) and Marlene Bowman (Omaha, NE); Step-Daughters Alicia Stinson (Council Bluffs, IA) and Saundra Tilson. Siblings; Cindy Jordan (Centre, AL), Ila Moldem (Hatsill,...
Robin D. Talbott
Sep 3, 2023
Robin D. Talbott, 62, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023 in Salina, KS. Robin was preceded in death by her husband, Steven Talbott and parents, Leon and Donna Garding. Survivors include her children, Steven II Nicklaus Talbott and Ashley Goldie Sanchez (Todd); brothers, Buddy Garding (Penny) and Roger Garding (Barbara); and grandchildren, Bailey, Steven III Barron, Bishop, Derik, Teagon, Reagan,...
William "Bill" Gates
Sep 2, 2023
William "Bill" Edward Gates, 88, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023. An inurnment will take place at 10:00, Monday, September 18, at Kensington Gardens. Bill is preceded in death by his loving wife, Louise; parents, Floyd and Marie Gates; and brother, Floyd Oakland Gates, Jr. He is survived by daughters, Cynthia (Lawrence) Duty, and Jennifer (Brian) Anderson; son, Randal (Glennis)...
Terry J. Johnston
Sep 1, 2023
Terry J. Johnston, 75, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023. Terry was preceded in death by her husband, James Harvey Johnston; son, Larry Johnston; parents, Thomas and Marguerite Otis; and brother, Thomas Otis, Jr. Survivors include her children, Tommi Poley, Matthew Johnston, Judi Bernhardt, and James Johnston; 7 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Service will be held...
Ida M. Funk
Aug 27, 2023
Ida M. Funk, 87, Wichita Police Department Warrant Division employee from 1958-1988, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023. Ida was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph L. Funk; parents, John and Zirva Caster; and two brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her daughters, Gwen Moyer (Charlie) and Janet Blankinship (Gary); sisters, Donna Maga (Joe), Linda Caster, and...
Dight House
Aug 27, 2023
Dight was born to Kenneth and Marie (Wilson) House, March 5, 1935 in Rush County, KS. Dight went to glory August 27, 2023.
He attended school in McCracken, KS, graduating from high school in 1953. He then spent two years in the armed services, mostly in Germany. After returning home, he attended Fort Hays State University, earning a degree...
Kristan Lampe
Aug 26, 2023
Kristan Lind Lampe, 52, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023. Visitation will be from 6-8pm, Friday, September 1, at Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service will be at 10am, Tuesday, September 5, at The Benton Church. Interment will be at 1pm, Tuesday, September 5, at Hillside Cemetery in Sedgwick, Kansas. Kristan is preceded in death by son, Elijah Lampe. She is survived...
Don Hysko
Aug 23, 2023
Donald Robert Hysko, born October 9, 1937, passed away August 23, 2023.
Don’s parents were Helen and Dominick Hysko of Providence, Rhode Island. Their heritage was Polish. Through his school years he attended Moses Brown school and graduated as vice president of the class of 1955, class treasurer and vice president of Theta Delta Chi.
He was also president...
Christy Newport
Aug 22, 2023
Christine Lynn Newport, fondly known as Christy, peacefully passed away on August 22, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of faith in Christ, abundant joy and a life lived to the fullest. She was born on November 9, 1968, in Des Moines, Iowa.
After graduating as valedictorian from Jefferson West High School in 1987, Christy pursued her passion for life science...
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