Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Charles L. George

Charles L. George

Jun 7, 2023

Charles L. George, 81, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Visitation hours will be held from 4-8 pm, Monday, June 12, and a Celebration of Life Service, 10 am, Tuesday, June 13, both at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Macy George; brother, Darrell George; and sisters, Reba Holt and Lucille...

Max Lindahl

Max Lindahl

Jun 7, 2023

Robert "Max" Lindahl, 75, of Wichita, Kansas, went to celebrate face-to-face with Jesus Christ in Heaven on June 7th, 2023.

Max was born on October 23, 1947, in Belleville, Kansas, to Clifford and Frances Lindahl. After Max graduated from Belleville High School in 1966, he went on to work as a Cardiac Monitor Technician in his beloved MICU at St....

Alexander Karl Gunther, Jr.

Alexander Karl Gunther, Jr.

Jun 7, 2023

Alexander Karl Gunther, Jr., 78, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Visitation with family present will be held from 5-7 pm, Monday, June 12, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Celebration of Life Service, 2 pm, Tuesday, June 13, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 909 S. Market. Alexander is preceded in death by his parents, Alexander Gunther, Sr. and Esther Gunther;...

Patsy Trotter

Patsy Trotter

Jun 5, 2023

Patsy Jo Trotter, 81, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023. Graveside service will be at 11:00, Friday, June 9, at Larned Cemetery. Patsy is preceded in death by parents, Rex and Mildred Schnattery; and sister, Joyce Roberts. She is survived by son, Scott (Sonja) Trotter; daughter, Jennifer Trotter; and grandchildren, Tyge and Lewis Trotter. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Services by...

Clement "Clem" Rasmussen

Clement "Clem" Rasmussen

Jun 5, 2023

Clement “Clem” Allen Rasmussen, 84, retired building contractor, “ the original MacGyver”, passionate cook, and animal lover passed away Monday, June 5, 2023. A visitation will be held from 6-8 pm on Thursday, service will be held at 10 am Friday, both at The Cozine Life Events Center. Burial to follow service Friday at Kechi Township Cemetery. Clem was born...

Richard Hager

Richard Hager

Jun 5, 2023

Richard Arlyn Hager, 79, retired high school math teacher and coach, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023. A celebration of life reception will be from 10:00-12:00 with remarks beginning at 11:00, on Thursday, June 8, at the Cozine Life Events Center in Wichita. Richard is preceded in death by his father and step-mother, John and Edith Hager; mother, Melvina Hager;...

Karen Thornton

Karen Thornton

Jun 3, 2023

Karen Elaine Thornton, age 67 passed away on June 3rd, 2023 at Wesley Medical Center, surrounded by her family. A graveside service is scheduled for Thursday, June 8th @ 1:00 PM at Mulvane Cemetery in Mulvane, Kansas. Karen was born on January 29th, 1956 at St. Joseph Hospital in Wichita, KS. Karen is preceded in death by her mother Connie...

Melvin Wright

Melvin Wright

Jun 3, 2023

Melvin R. Wright, 70, restorer of Hot Rods, passed away at his home Saturday, June 3, 2023. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at his home, Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 2:00pm until 5:00pm. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Gladys Wright; his brother, Bill and his sister, Sharon. Survivors include his wife of...

Cleo R Rucker

Cleo R Rucker

Jun 1, 2023

 

Cleo Richard Rucker, a renowned instrumental music teacher and esteemed educator for over four decades, went to be with the Lord on the morning of June 1st, 2023. Born on November 18, 1934, in Vermillion, Kansas, Cleo was 87 years old at the time of his passing. A memorial service will be held on July 14, 2023, at 2:00...

Dolores McCuistion

Dolores McCuistion

Jun 1, 2023

Dolores Ursula McCuistion, 75, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023. Dolores was a long-time postal employee serving in many roles from mail sorter to postmaster. She was also active in the garden club and Lions club.  Dolores is preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Frances Leon; and siblings, Alice, Raymond, and Samuel. She is survived by her loving...

Sandra S. Schaumburg

Sandra S. Schaumburg

May 31, 2023

 

Sandra Sue Schaumburg, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on May 31, 2023, at the age of 82, after a six-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Born on October 19, 1940, in Harper, KS, to Grace and George Gleichman. She attended Harper High School and graduated in the class of 1958. After high school, she became X-Ray Certified...

Robert J. Braet

Robert J. Braet

May 30, 2023

Robert J. Braet, a beloved family man and dedicated railroad worker, passed away on May 30, 2023. He was 89 years old.Born on September 30, 1933, in Kansas City, Bob graduated from Turner High School in 1951 where he played football and was an outstanding offensive lineman. He then went on to serve his country in the Sixth Armored Division...

Paul Goff

Paul Goff

May 30, 2023

Paul F. Goff, age 67, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Services are scheduled for 10:00 AM Saturday, June 3, at Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Wichita, KS. Paul is survived by his loving wife, Terry; sons, Keith Goff, Paul Goff, Michael (Brianna) Goff; brothers, Bruce Goff, Bob Goff (Laine Landau); sisters, Mary...

Margaret Jane (Carson) Houston

Margaret Jane (Carson) Houston

May 30, 2023

Margaret Jane (Carson) Houston, 72 passed away on May 30, 2023.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, June 30, 2023 from 3:00pm-5:00pm at the Cozine Life Events Center.  Mrs. Houston was born on November 14, 1950 in Wichita, Kansas to Frank Lee Carson, Jr., and Leslie Jean Carson (Parker).  She was raised in Mulvane, Kansas and graduated...

Pat Allnutt

Pat Allnutt

May 28, 2023



Patricia Ann (Tisdale) Allnutt, Hillsboro, Kansas, passed away on May 28, 2023.

Born October 31, 1947, to David Arthur Tisdale and Margarett Jesse (Cates) Tisdale, in Flora, Illinois. Patricia is preceded in death by her parents, David and Margarett Tisdale; and brother, Michael Tisdale. She is survived by loving husband, Fred Allnutt; sons, Grant (Delcie) Chappuis, Jesse (Emily...

Marlene Orr

Marlene Orr

May 26, 2023

Marlene Samra Orr:  6/28/1939 - 5/26/2023Marlene Samra Orr (83) died peacefully on May 26th, 2023 in El Paso Texas.Trisagion and Funeral will be held at Saint George Orthodox Church (7515 E 13th Street, Wichita Kansas 67206) on Monday June 12, 2023 at 7:00PM.Graveside blessing and burial will be held Tuesday June 13, 2023 at Old Mission Wichita Park Cemetery (3424...

Rachel Nation

Rachel Nation

May 24, 2023

Rachel Mae Stoddard was born November 18, 1988, in Hillsboro, Oregon, to Kirk and Angela (Rossiter) Stoddard. She peacefully entered into eternal rest surrounded by loved ones on May 24, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas. Rachel Mae was the fifth generation of first born daughters, all with the middle name “Mae”. She was a fiery, strong-willed child full of personality who...

David Lane

David Lane

May 22, 2023

David Lane, age 81, walked into Jesus' arms on May 22, 2023. He was born on Sept. 14, 1941, to F. S. "Buck" and Ardella Lane in Wichita, KS. David attended Wichita West High School and graduated in 1959 and attended Wichita State University. While attending WSU, David began his long career at KG&E, now Evergy. He retired in 2001,...

Patricia Koch

Patricia Koch

May 20, 2023

With a heavy heart we announce the passing of Patricia "Pat" Koch. Born December 10, 1959, died May 20, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Gary; daughter, Ashley Strauhs (Phil); grandkids, Shelby, Daniel, and Kymberli Strauhs; her mother Reba McElrath; her father Don McElrath; sisters Kathy McElrath, Donna McElrath, and Dianna Stever (Mark); a half sister,...

Reverend Dr. Jerold Vogt

Reverend Dr. Jerold Vogt

May 19, 2023

On Friday, May 19th, 2023, Reverend Dr. Jerold "Jerry" Wesley Vogt passed away at Schowalter Villa in Hesston, KS with loved ones having been in prayerful attendance throughout his final journey. Jerry was a steadfast husband, father and family man. He believed in his loved ones and was a force of goodness in their lives. In the last days of...