Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Uriel Orosco

Uriel Orosco

Jul 20, 2023

Uriel Valentine Orosco, 31, Construction Worker, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023. Uriel is survived by his wife, Nallely Medrano and their two children, Jimena Orosco Medrano and Uriel Federico Orosco Medrano; his parents, Isidoro Orozco Ortiz and Evangelina CHavez Flores; brothers, Favian Orosco Chavez, Isidoro Orosco Chavez and sisters, Noro Edith Orosco Chavez and Nadia Yoselin Orosco Chavez.

Bobby Takano

Bobby Takano

Jul 15, 2023

A memorial has been established with:

 

Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice

313 S. Market

Wichita, KS 67202

 

 

View livestream here https://www.fpcwichita.org/live-archived-services.html

Denise Hinds

Denise Hinds

Jul 12, 2023

Denise Hinds, 58, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Denise was preceded in death by her father, Barry Lane and is survived by her sons, Alex Hinds and Jeremy Hinds; mother, Nancy Lane; sister, Stephanie Farnsworth; and one grandchild. Denise enjoyed traveling, boating, camping, and her love for children led to her operating a daycare for many years. She will...

Linda Kay Lamp

Linda Kay Lamp

Jul 12, 2023

 

Our very dear Linda Kay Lamp, 78, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, entered Heaven and was embraced by her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 12, 2023. Linda is survived by her husband, Ross Lamp; daughters, Jennifer (Doug) Neef and Wendy (Rich) Johnson; grandchildren: Allison, Heidi, Holly, & Lucy Neef; Isabelle, Aidan, Evelynn, & Andrew Johnson; Beloved...

Donna G. Thorton

Donna G. Thorton

Jul 11, 2023

 

Donna G. Thorton, 89, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 am, Tuesday, July 18, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Urn burial will follow at White Chapel Cemetery-Wichita. Donna was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Merle Thorton; her parents, Elvin and Nyla Upshaw; and one...

Kirk Coon

Kirk Coon

Jul 11, 2023

Kirk Bradley Coon, 61, passed away July 11, 2023. A private family memorial service will be held. Kirk was preceded in death by his father, Laurence Dale Coon. He is survived by his mother, Kay Coon; son, Kirk Coon; sister and brother-in-law, Laurie and Dan Clocksin; nieces and nephews, Erin and Stephen Knerr, Jeana Clocksin, and Andrew Clocksin; great-niece and...

Kay Nelson

Kay Nelson

Jul 7, 2023

Kay Nelson, passed away on July 7, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. She was born on April 26, 1939, in Wichita, Kansas, to her loving parents Vernon Cummins and Rose Mae Cummins. Kay was a devoted wife to her husband Gary Nelson and a proud mother to her sons and daughters-in-law, Alan and Cathy Nelson, Mark...

Charles Osburn

Charles Osburn

Jul 6, 2023

Charles Osburn, 45, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023. Family will be holding private services at a later date. Charles was preceded in death by his mother, Cheryl Osburn and survived by his wife, Rebecca Osburn; niece, Scarlett Wilcox; nephew, Xander Wilcox; stepmother, Shelly Wilcox; brother-in-law, Charles Wilcox, and many friends. Charles was an avid cyclist and will be greatly...

Christine Kathryn Galichia

Christine Kathryn Galichia

Jul 5, 2023

 

Crissy Galichia, born on June 8, 1978, passed away on July 5, 2023. She was a remarkable individual who touched the lives of many with her loving and joyful spirit.Crissy had an uncanny ability to understand when someone needed a hug or a listening ear. Her emotional intelligence was at a genius level, allowing her to sense when people...

Karen A. Wells

Karen A. Wells

Jul 5, 2023

Karen A. Wells, 86, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023. Celebration of Life Service, 10 am, Tuesday, July 11, at Mercy Hill Church, 2110 W. 45th St. S. Karen was preceded in death by her son, Kevin Wells; mother, Berniece Knight; brothers, Eddie Knight and Buddy Knight; and sisters, Jean Aragon, Donna Dottery, and LaVerne Rice. Survivors include her husband,...

Alice L. Wyssman

Alice L. Wyssman

Jul 4, 2023

Alice was born in Grant City, Missouri to Francis and Rex Friday, November 3, 1932.  They moved to Wichita, Kansas where she was Baptised and Confirmed on December 31, 1950, at Immanuel Lutheran Church.  She worked many different jobs over her lifetime, but being an artist with many different crafts showcased her talents and skills.  Alice loved working with her...

Gretchen Andeel

Gretchen Andeel

Jul 4, 2023

Gretchen Andeel, whose life’s work toward equality in education changed the trajectory of the lives of thousands of students, teachers, and families, passed away on July 4, 2023 after a long illness. She was 82.

 

Gretchen was born and raised in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of a flour miller and a schoolteacher, and the middle of three children....

Eileen Ruth Fessenden

Eileen Ruth Fessenden

Jul 3, 2023

Eileen Ruth Fessenden, 88, of Wichita passed away July 3, 2023. She retired from Wichita Nephrology Group.

Eileen was born February 22, 1935 in Wichita, to Theodore and Helen (Lipke) Lohkamp. She was reared and educated in Wichita, graduating from the Blessed Sacrament High School in 1953.

Eileen enjoyed playing cards with her senior center ladies. She enjoyed the YMCA...

Bobby Crawford

Bobby Crawford

Jul 3, 2023

Bobby Crawford, 83, passed away Monday, July 3, 2023. No services are being held at this time. Bobby is survived by his wife, Lana Crawford; son, Patrick Phillips; daughters, Stefanie Stowe and Terri Casanova; 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and niece, Annette Jones. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Arrangements by Cozine Memorial Group- Broadway Mortuary.

Janet Danitschek

Janet Danitschek

Jun 27, 2023

Janet Louise Danitschek, 80, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Private services will be held. Janet is preceded in death by her parents, Laurence and Lucy Brammer; brothers, Larry Brammer, and Jim Brammer; and brother-in-law, Jim Graham. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Joan Danitschek; daughter and son-in-law, Janell and Charles Longa; siblings, Judy Graham, Jacque (Bob)...

Roger Lee Williams

Roger Lee Williams

Jun 26, 2023

Roger Lee Williams, "Bubba", went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2023. Bubba wasborn in Shreveport, Louisiana in 1931. He was faithfully and joyfully married to Sara Gene for sixty-one years. He served four years in the Navy Reserve.He graduated from Louisiana Tech with a degree in mechanical engineering. He was a brilliant pipeline engineer and his career...

Kathleen Wingert

Kathleen Wingert

Jun 26, 2023

Kathleen Ann (Barton) Wingert, age 87, went to be with her Lord on June 26, 2023. A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, June 30, 2023 at 1:00pm, at Ridgepoint Church in Wichita. Casual attire is encouraged and K-State attire would bring a smile to her face. Kathy was born to Ross and Maude Esther Barton in...

Albert Spencer

Albert Spencer

Jun 26, 2023

Albert Spencer, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on June 26th, 2023 in Wichita, KS. He was born on January 21st, 1941 in Nevada, MO to Roy and Beatrice Spencer.Albert lived a fulfilling life surrounded by his loved ones. He married Mary Ann Spencer and had three children; David, Edward and Jeffery. Albert later married Sue Ann Spencer...

Dianne Lynn Coffey

Dianne Lynn Coffey

Jun 25, 2023

Dianne Lynn Coffey, 64, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023. No services will be scheduled at this time. Dianne was preceded in death by her parents, George and Marlene Gawne; her brothers, Phillip and Joseph Gawne; and her sister, Cindy Gawne. She is survived by her husband, John Coffey; children, Christen Guthrie, TJ Guthrie, and Brittany Guthrie; brother, Glen Gawne; sister,...

Scott Smith

Scott Smith

Jun 25, 2023

Scott Andrew Smith, 58, quality assurance lab tech at Bombardier Learjet, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023. Visitation will be from 1:30-2:00pm, Friday, June 30, at Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service will begin at 2:00pm, Friday, June 30, also at Broadway Mortuary. Scott is preceded in death by his father, Charles Smith; mother, Carol Evans; and brothers, Charles Smith, Jr, and...