Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Dale Edwin Willis
Sep 14, 2023
Dale E. Willis, 81, died at 6:30 am, Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Dale was born in Carthage, MO on February 13, 1942, the son of William I. Willis and Nancy M. (Patrick) Willis. He was the youngest of ten (two brothers and seven sisters.) He was united in marriage to Patricia Stiles on June...
Jeffrey Paulsen
Sep 14, 2023
Jeffrey "Jeff" Paulsen was born to Lawrence and Shirley Paulsen on July 21, 1952 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and graduated from high school there. He became a nurse, and later earned a Master's degree in public health. From 1987-1992, he was in Peshawar, Pakistan to lead an American relief agency helping Afghan refugees to get medical training.
In Peshawar, he met...
David Price
Sep 13, 2023
David Leon Price, 67, surrounded by his family, went to be with the Lord on the 13th of September 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on February 19th, 1956, in Wichita, Kansas, to Ernest Leon Price and Louie May McAllister.
David had a passion for HAM radio and received his first HAM radio license, now known...
Roger Ben Wong
Sep 11, 2023
Roger Ben Wong, 65, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023. There will be a Celebration of Life Service at 11 am, Saturday, Sept. 23, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Roger was preceded in death by parents, Tommy and Yum Wong, and sister, Hedy. Survivors include his daughters, Kim Wong and Jennifer Wong; and siblings, Irene, Steffen, and Wanda. Share...
H. Wayne Foster
Sep 11, 2023
H. Wayne Foster, a lifelong resident of Wichita, passed to his heavenly reward on September 11, 2023, at the age 87 years 4 days, following a 5 year-long battle with Mesothelioma.
Wayne was a man of strong faith, avid golfer, and wine afficionado. He was committed to his community and served in numerous roles over the years in Young...
David Munroe
Sep 10, 2023
David Scott Munroe, a beloved member of the Wichita community, passed away on September 10, 2023, at the age of 60. He was born on February 25, 1963, in his hometown of Wichita, Kansas. David's passion for life, dedication to his craft, and infectious joy touched the lives of all who knew him.
David's creative spirit led him to pursue...
Darla Tilson
Sep 8, 2023
Darla Rae Tilson drew her first breath on January 30th, 1959, and much to our heartbreak drew her last on September 8th, 2023.
Darla is survived by her Husband David Tilson; Daughters Pam Lett (Council Bluffs IA) and Marlene Bowman (Omaha, NE); Step-Daughters Alicia Stinson (Council Bluffs, IA) and Saundra Tilson. Siblings; Cindy Jordan (Centre, AL), Ila Moldem (Hatsill,...
Robin D. Talbott
Sep 3, 2023
Robin D. Talbott, 62, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023 in Salina, KS. Robin was preceded in death by her husband, Steven Talbott and parents, Leon and Donna Garding. Survivors include her children, Steven II Nicklaus Talbott and Ashley Goldie Sanchez (Todd); brothers, Buddy Garding (Penny) and Roger Garding (Barbara); and grandchildren, Bailey, Steven III Barron, Bishop, Derik, Teagon, Reagan,...
William "Bill" Gates
Sep 2, 2023
William "Bill" Edward Gates, 88, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023. An inurnment will take place at 10:00, Monday, September 18, at Kensington Gardens. Bill is preceded in death by his loving wife, Louise; parents, Floyd and Marie Gates; and brother, Floyd Oakland Gates, Jr. He is survived by daughters, Cynthia (Lawrence) Duty, and Jennifer (Brian) Anderson; son, Randal (Glennis)...
Terry J. Johnston
Sep 1, 2023
Terry J. Johnston, 75, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023. Terry was preceded in death by her husband, James Harvey Johnston; son, Larry Johnston; parents, Thomas and Marguerite Otis; and brother, Thomas Otis, Jr. Survivors include her children, Tommi Poley, Matthew Johnston, Judi Bernhardt, and James Johnston; 7 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Service will be held...
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...
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