Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Sep 10, 2025

Sep 8, 2025

Dana DeeAnn (Scheer) DeKalb, of Wichita, Kansas, was born on December 19, 1951 in Novato, California, while her father was serving in the U.S. Air Force. She passed into the loving arms of Jesus on September 8, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of music, creativity, faith, and love.

Dana was the second of ten children born to Dr. Harold McIlvain Scheer...

Sep 8, 2025

Donald "Kent" Hammitt, 80, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, September 17, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. 

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Eugene and Melva Marie Hammitt, and brother, Jon Hammitt. Survivors include his wife, Sandra "Sandy" Hammitt; daughters, Tammy Johnson (Jeff) and...

Sep 8, 2025

Brian Keith Todd, 59, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025. Visitation with family and friends will be from 6-8pm, Monday, September 15, at Broadway Mortuary. Service celebrating Brian's life will be at 10:30am, Tuesday, September 16, at Immanuel Baptist Church. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery and immediately follow the funeral service. Brian is preceded in death by his parents,...

Sep 5, 2025

     After a 4 year battle with Stage 4 cancer, Tray Dorsett passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025. Born December 7, 1959 to loving parents Albert and Bessie, joining older brother Rockie. Tray was well loved growing up at home, as well as on his street. The 3500 block of Handley was filled with loving families, and the...

Sep 5, 2025

Robin R. Guoladdle-Navarro, 48, was called home on September 5th, 2025, with her family by her bedside. She will be greatly missed. Visitation with family present, Thursday, Sept. 11, from 5:30-7:30 pm, and Celebration of Life Service, 1:00 pm, Friday, Sept. 12, both at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. 

Robin's passions in life included going to Pow-Wows, participating in arts and...

Sep 5, 2025

Hans Armin Kraus, born on April 28, 1932, in Wuerzburg, Germany, passed away surrounded by family in Valley Center, Kansas, on September 5, 2025. He lived a life full of meaning, dedication, and love, which he shared generously with those around him.

Hans enjoyed a distinguished career as an engineer at Boeing Military Aircraft Co. in Wichita, Kansas. His commitment to...

Sep 1, 2025

Jauniece Nichelle Bias, born on August 12, 1982, passed away on September 1, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas, enveloped in love and quiet strength. At 43, she was a devoted mother, nurturing sister, beloved daughter, and adoring aunt, all roles she fulfilled with gentle grace and understated humor that deeply touched those around her.

Though naturally reserved, Jauniece’s warmth was unmistakable expressed...

Aug 30, 2025

William Walter Gibbs IV, born on May 27, 1967, in Wichita, Kansas, passed away peacefully in his hometown on August 30, 2025. A devoted husband, father, and friend, William will be remembered for his vibrant personality, generous spirit, and unwavering faith.

William pursued a successful career as a Financial Planner, specializing in Medicare and Medicaid, where he worked with American Senior...

Aug 29, 2025

Jerry Allen Probert, born on August 17, 1940, in Barton County, Missouri, passed away on August 29, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas. He lived a life marked by dedication, hard work, and affection for his family. Jerry's journey took him from the fields of dairy farming to the busy roads as a truck driver, leaving a lasting impact on those fortunate...

Aug 29, 2025

Dema (Beth) Wiese, 84, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 29, 2025, at her new retirement community, where she had lived for the past eight weeks. Just before that, she had left her longtime home of 39 years in Springfield, Missouri. 

Beth was born on August 23, 1941, in Greenwood, Arkansas, to the late Francis and Darrell Martin....

Aug 27, 2025

Mechelle Lea Utz, 64, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025. She was born on September 23, 1960 in Sulfur, Oklahoma to parents, Jasper Ellis and Joyce Leigh. Mechelle was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Utz; and her parents. She is survived by children, Melissa (Neil) Hague, Adam Utz, and Faith (Matthew) Price; grandchildren, Ana Hague, Katelyn Hague, Lili...

Aug 26, 2025

Eula Rasler, 84, of Wichita, KS, Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, won her courageous fight against cancer and went to be with the Lord August 26, 2025. She was born in Clarksville, AR on July 19, 1940 to the late Lee and Velma Patterson. Besides her parents she was also preceded in death by 4 brothers, 3 sisters, her husband...

Aug 24, 2025

Marsha Gay Peterson, 81, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Marsha was born on September 9, 1943 in Winfield, Kansas to parents, Ray and Aline Benjamin. She spent her childhood in Belle Plaine, before moving to Wichita. Marsha lived a full life that was highlighted by being a mother to her 5 children: Janet, Jerry, Jill, Joe, and Brad....

Aug 21, 2025

Diane C. (Miller) Schmitz passed away on August 21, 2025—her 83rd birthday—in Wichita, Kansas. She was born in 1942 and raised in Ohio by her parents, Harry and Ruth Miller, alongside her beloved younger sister, Cheryl (Miller) Mickunas.

In 1968, Diane graduated from Youngstown University School of Nursing and later earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Case Western Reserve...

Aug 21, 2025

Bruce Charles Brown, age 64, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 21st, 2025. He battled myelofibrosis. Bruce was born on February 20th, 1961, in Wichita, KS to Charles Reiff Brown and Theresa (Greenhaw) Brown. He graduated from Great Bend High School (1979), Oral Robert’s University (1983), and Pepperdine University Law School (1986), including a semester at Oxford University.Bruce practiced law...

Aug 19, 2025

Barbara was born on May 27, 1936, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Ruth and Henry Werfelman. The youngest of three daughters, Barbara spent her early years in Hutchinson, Kansas. She later moved with her family to a farm in Burrton, Kansas, where she enjoyed all of the charms of a small town in the Kansas Heartland.

It was during her years at...

Aug 17, 2025

George Henry Snider, Jr., a cherished husband, father, grandfather, passed away August 17, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas. He was 91 years old. Born on April 21, 1934, in Buffalo, New York, George lived a life marked by dedication, love, and a commitment to service.

A retired engineer at Boeing Aircraft Company, George demonstrated a remarkable talent for innovation and problem-solving throughout...

Aug 17, 2025

Kenneth Lee Jayne, 69, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025. Service celebrating Kenny's life will be at 10am, Friday, August 22, at Broadway Mortuary. Kenny is preceded in death by his mother, Lola Jayne; and brother, Gerald Jayne. He is survived by his father, Melvin Jayne; son, Eric Jayne; daughters, Tera (Jeremiah) Page, and Christina Patrick; brothers, Doug Jayne, and...

Aug 15, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Steve Gray, who left us on August 15th. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Steve was born on December 10th, 1958 and lived a full life of love, hard work, and simple joys.He married the love of his life Shirley Gray on July 8th, 1989. Together they shared a...