Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
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...
Peggy J. Dewey
Aug 21, 2023
Peggy Joan Dewey was born on June 5, 1937 to Elvin “Tommy” and Martha Meeks in Tipton County, IN. She grew up on the farm and had lots of stories of helping her dad.
Peggy “crossed over Jordan into the Promised Land” on August 21, 2023, at the age of 86. She attended Frankfort Pilgrim Academy until her parents moved the family to Yakima, WA and she...
Susan Grosvenor
Aug 21, 2023
Susan Grosvenor, passed away on August 21, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on March 1, 1946, in Springfield, Ohio.
Susan began her career in the shipping and receiving department at Wichita public schools. She later became a charter bus driver, which allowed her to combine her love for travel with her profession.
Outside of work, Susan pursued a...
Daniel Kaaz
Aug 21, 2023
Daniel Dennis Kaaz, 76, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on August 21, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas. Daniel was born November 5,1946 in Leavenworth, Kansas. He grew up in Wichita and graduated from East High School. He met and married the love of his life, Delores Guerrero in 1966. A few years later, they moved...
Marlys Petrie Johnson
Aug 18, 2023
Marlys Petrie Johnson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 18, 2023. Marlys was born on August 24, 1937. She and her husband, Richard “Dick” Ray Johnson had just achieved 61 years of marriage on August 16, 2023. Marlys was the devoted mother of Jill (Rex) Coad, Steve (Tambra) Johnson, Erin Branting...
Billy Davis
Aug 17, 2023
Billy Joe Davis was born in Johnson County, Arkansas on February 26, 1932 and went to be with the Lord on August 17, 2023. He was a salesman for Southwest Paper Company and Color Central in Wichita for many years, then finished his career at True Color of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Bill was also a professional photographer. He was preceded in death...
Nellie E. Linker
Aug 17, 2023
Nellie Ethyel Linker, 78, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023. Nellie was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Linker; parents, Robert and Nellie Radford; and nine brothers, Calvin Stone,Hershel Radford, Leroy Radford, Tom Radford, Lester Radford, Bobby Joe Radford, Jack Radford, Raymond Radford, Delmer Radford. She is survived by her sons, Billy Linker, Jr. (Jenny), Freddy Linker, Don Hopper...
Karla Goewert
Aug 16, 2023
Karla Jo Goewert, 49, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Karla was a graduate of Wichita State University and a member of the Delta Gamma fraternity. After graduation, she was a long-time employee of Pen Publishing Interactive. Outside of work, Karla was very active in the community. One role she dedicated much time and passion to, was serving as...
Elizabeth Coons
Aug 16, 2023
Elizabeth Ann “Libbe” Coons, 67, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Trisagion and funeral services 10:00am, Thursday, August 31, at St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral. Immediately following the funeral service, interment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in Derby. Libbe is preceded in death by her loving husband, Kevin Coons, Sr.; parents, George and Billie Bandy; and son, George Arthur Coons....
Raydean Garber
Aug 15, 2023
H. Raydean Garber, went to meet Jesus on August 15, 2023, almost one month following her 97th birthday on July 18.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Helen Case and Ray Huddleston; her younger sister Barbara “Bobbie” Sour; her brother Mike (Fran) Qualls; husband of 63 years, Russell Garber; daughter, Linda (Rex)...
Brian Joseph Konecny
Aug 15, 2023
Brian Joseph Konecny, 46, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Brian was preceded in death by his brother, Jason Sandlin and grandparents, Gene and Katherine Tenbrink. Survivors include his wife, Mandy Konecny; son, Walter Konecny; mother, Linda Zollars (Larry); siblings, John Sandlin (Kim) and Lisa Christy (Steve); father, Carl Konecny; and half-sister, Karsyn Rauber (Aaron). Brian was in his seventeenth...
Jenny Lou McCracken
Aug 14, 2023
Jenny Lou McCracken, 73, passed away August 14, 2023. Family is planning a Celebration of Life Service in October. Memorials to: The Wichita Childrens Home. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Services by Cozine Memorial Group-Broadway Mortuary.
Memorials have been established with:
Wichita Childrens Home
7271 E. 37th St. N.
Wichita, KS 67226
Wichita Art Museum
1400 Museum Blvd.
Wichita,...
Mark Perry
Aug 14, 2023
Mark Lin Perry, age 60, passed away peacefully at home in Wichita, Kansas on August 14, 2023, after an 8-month long battle with cancer. A private family service has been held. He was born on September 4, 1962, to Willard Eugene and Barbara Jean Perry.
Mark graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1980 and accelerated at everything he...
Jeffrey S. Kroeger
Aug 12, 2023
Jeffrey Scott Kroeger, 60, passed away on August 12, 2023 in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on May 2, 1963 to Gerald “Gerry” and Barbara Kroeger. He is preceded in death by his father, Gerry. He is survived by his mother, Barbara; sons, Austin (Courtney) Kroeger and Casey (Regina) Kroeger; grandson, Tidus Kroeger; and former wife, Nikki Kroeger. Jeffrey worked...
David Buss
Aug 12, 2023
David James Buss, 65, born June 7, 1958 in Wichita, KS to James L. "Jimmie" and Connie (Ahart) Buss. David grew up in Wichita graduating from Wichita South High School in 1976. David was skilled in concrete and masonry and his work can be seen all over Wichita and surrounding towns. Preceded in death by his father, Jimmie Buss and...
Helen Dehncke
Aug 11, 2023
Helen Josephine "Jo" Dehncke, left us on August 11, 2023 after living a full and blessed life for 96 years. She was born on December 28, 1926 in Carson, Oklahoma. Her parents were Rex Alonzo Burton, and Maude May Wolf Burton. She is preceded in death by her husband, William H. Dehncke; children, Ruth Ann Skeen, and Tommy Dehncke. She...
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