Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Maria Balderas
Dec 14, 2023
Rodeada de su familia, María Balderas falleció el 14 de diciembre de 2023, a la edad de 72 años. Le encantaba cocinar y coser, pero lo más importante para ella era alabar a Dios.
Se une con sus papás: Fermin Cruz y Hilaria Hernandez, y sus hermanos: Maria Isabel Cruz y Juan Cruz. También con su esposo, Leonilo Balderas.
Le...
Jeff Jantz
Dec 14, 2023
Jeff Jantz, 63, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023. Jeff was preceded in death by his father, Larry Jantz and is survived by his sons, Ethan Jantz, Spencer Jantz; and mother, Charlene Jantz. There will be a Celebration of Life Service at 2 pm, Tuesday, December 19, at NewSpring Church-North Auditorium, 12200 E. 21st St. N. There will be...
Grace Beat
Dec 14, 2023
Grace Hayes Lowry Beat was born on October 5, 1924 and entered into her heavenly home on December 14, 2023 at the age of 99. Grace was married to Leon Lowry in 1941 and had two children from this marriage, Sharron and Terry. After Leon's passing in 1954, she married Gerald Beat in 1956 and from this marriage had three...
Chuck Grunau
Dec 12, 2023
Charles “Chuck” Kent Grunau (11/8/1954 - 12/12/2023)On December 12, 2023, Charles Kent Grunau, known by most folks as “Chuck,” made himself a delicious crockpot roast. But as he sat down to eat, he was suddenly called away on urgent business somewhere outside the confines of his body. Chuck always hated being interrupted during dinner, and one can imagine he wasn’t...
Joseph Lewis Kerr
Dec 12, 2023
Joseph Lewis Kerr was born to Norma and Joseph Kerr in Wichita, Kansas on November 19th, 1952. He left us to join his heavenly Father peacefully in his sleep on December 12th, 2023 with his devoted sister and loving daughters by his side. Father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, he leaves behind his children Samantha Kerr, Katie & Erik Kurtz, and Christina Kerr....
Monica and Madison Moore
Dec 10, 2023
Dr. Monica Moore, a beloved veterinarian and co-owner of Sisters Vet Clinic, passed away tragically in a car accident on December 10, 2023, alongside her daughter Madison. Monica was an exceptional individual who touched the lives of countless people and animals throughout her remarkable journey.Born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, Monica dedicated two decades of her life to the field...
Michael Moxley
Dec 10, 2023
Michael Denton Moxley, 71, of Wichita, KS, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023.
Mike was preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis “Jody” Moxley. He is survived by his children, Dana Klaassen (Brent), Grant Moxley (Courtney); father, Hugh Moxley (Cyrilene); brother, Mark Moxley (Nancy); grandchildren, Connor, Keaton & Mason Klaassen and Tripp & Gage Moxley; and niece and nephew,...
Carson Willsie
Dec 9, 2023
Carson Thaddius Willsie was born in Hanford, CA on September 19th , 1938 and passed away on December 9th, 2023. He married Patricia Gayle Means, his high school sweetheart, on December 28, 1958, having four beautiful children: Teresa and Rick Roberts of Tucson AZ, Craig and Beckie Willsie of Montrose,CO, Nina and Brian Greenfield of Glenpool, OK and Karla and Danny...
Annette Oleson
Dec 2, 2023
Annette Gail Oleson, 66, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023. A service celebrating Annette's life will be at NewSpring church (12200 E 21st St N) at 1pm, Tuesday, December 12. A reception with family present will be from 2-4pm, Tuesday, December 12, at the Cozine Life Events Center (11500 E 21st St N). Annette was preceded in death by her...
Vera Pauline Vaughn
Nov 30, 2023
Vera Pauline Vaughn, 103, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023. She was born June 12, 1920, in Woodward, Oklahoma. She married Clyde Vaughn and they settled in Wichita in 1963. They had five children. She was preceded in death by her husband and infant daughter, Patsy Marie. Survivors include her daughter, Claudetta Cramp; sons, Kenneth, Charles, and Terry; many...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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