Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Marion Edward Stevens

Marion Edward Stevens

May 19, 2023

Marion Edward Stevens, 83, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023. He was preceded in death by his first and second wives, Jo Stevens and Sandra Stevens; parents, William and Edna Stevens; and sisters, Helen Stevens and Rita Luciani. Marion is survived by his son, Marion Kyle Stevens (Tara) and grandchildren, Joseph Stevens and Jordan Stevens. Funeral Mass, 10:30 am, Friday,...

Lizzie Coffey

Lizzie Coffey

May 17, 2023

Lizzie was a fun loving girl with a sassy attitude and a great laugh. She loves skateboarding,music, her shows,her bed, and her dog, Chip. Most of all she loved her family. Anyone close to her knew she had a great sense of humor and a quick wit. She will be missed by all who knew her. We love you Lizzie. 

Richard Laham

Richard Laham

May 15, 2023

Richard A. Laham, 90, Entrepreneur, former owner of Coast to Coast Sales and former Davis-Moore Auto Salesman, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023. Visitation 2-4:00pm, Sunday at the Cozine Life Events Center. Funeral Service 7:00pm, Tuesday, May 23rd, St. Mary Orthodox Christian Church. Graveside Service 10:00am, Wednesday, May 24th, Old Mission Cemetery. Richard was preceded in death by his parents,...

John A. Colley

John A. Colley

May 13, 2023

     John passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the age of 92 years. He was born on February 23, 1931 on the farm North of Fleming, Ray County Missouri, to Jesse Raymond and Anna Maedean Edwards Colley. He was so tiny being born at 7 months that his first bed was a dresser drawer. He was the oldest of...

Arcola Marie Glosson

Arcola Marie Glosson

May 12, 2023

Arcola Marie Thompson Glosson, went to be with her Lord May 12,2023, at Rolling Hills Health and Rehab in Wichita, Kansas, at the age of 85 years, 5 months, and 21 days. She was born at home on November 21, 1937 in rural Hagler, Arkansas, to the late Gilbert Lyn Thompson and Beulah May Simpson Thompson.

Her father was...

Peggy Joyce Thomas

Peggy Joyce Thomas

May 11, 2023

 

Peggy was the only child born in Muskogee, OK to John P. and Mary A. Smith. The family moved to California when Peggy was nine. She grew up in Chula Vista, CA. Peggy graduated from Sweetwater High School and then attended San Diego State for two years. A blind date set up by a good friend introduced her to her...

George Windham

George Windham

May 11, 2023

 

Major George Dean Windham

Age 78, of Wichita, Kansas

Born: June 19, 1944

Died : May 11, 2023

Place of Death: Wichita, Kansas

 

Parents: Roland Grant Windham (father), Charlotte Inez Windham (mother)

Survivors: Major Violet Vera Windham (wife) of Wichita, Kansas.

Chris Windham (Julie) (son) of Wichita, Kansas

Dr. Chipp Windham (Dawn) (son) of Oakdale, Minnesota

Taylor Windham...

Gerald Beals

Gerald Beals

May 11, 2023

Gerald Eugene Beals, 88, was born in Quincy, KS on October 1, 1934. Shortly after his birth his family moved to Wichita where he was raised. He passed away May 11, 2023 in Wichita, KS. 

He graduated from Wichita High School East in May 1953, and later that year he enlisted into the Marine Corp.  He was stationed at...

Glenda D. Molloy

Glenda D. Molloy

May 11, 2023

Glenda D. Molloy, 74, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023. Glenda was preceded in death by her first and second husbands, Leland Morgan and William Molloy, and parents, Paul and Louise Davis. Survivors include her children, Sherri Penka and Jeff Hopkins (Melony Henry); and grandchildren, Noah, Michaela, Joshua, Tyler, Aimee, Ethan, and Isabella. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and...

Donald "Don" Alexander

Donald "Don" Alexander

May 11, 2023

Donald Dean Alexander, 83, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2023. Survivors include his husband, Scott Tolle; his sister, Glenna Swearingen of Kenai, AK, and numerous nieces and nephews. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Mary Alexander, brothers, Leonard and Roland Alexander. Celebration of Life Service, 2:00 pm, Thursday, May 18th, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway.

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David D. Depew

David D. Depew

May 9, 2023

David Depew (May 4, 1957 – May 9, 2023) was a man defined by his actions and commitments, not just words. His life was a testament to practicality, faith, dedication, and a deep-seated love for his family.

For 39 years, David lent his expertise to Cessna Aircraft, retiring as a Senior Project Engineer. More than his title, David was a...

Kyle Dolloff

Kyle Dolloff

May 9, 2023

Kyle Scott Dolloff, 37, passed away at his home, Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Survivors include his wife, Ruby; his father, Bobby and Shelly Dolloff and mother, Sharon Gibson; sons, Kolin Scott Dolloff and Ryan Ballinger; daughters, McKenna Marie Dolloff, Amelia Rose Dolloff and Alaina Vey Dolloff; brothers, Joshua Powers and Harley Dolloff and sister, Kasey Dolloff. Kyle was preceded in...

Denny Swartz

Denny Swartz

May 7, 2023

Dennis Jasper Swartz, 82, passed away May 7, 2023. Memorial service will be at 10:00am, Thursday, May 18 at NewSpring Church. A private burial will be at Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery in Winfield. Denny is preceded in death by his parents, Jasper and Edna Swartz; and sister-in-law, Linda Swartz. He is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, Patricia...

Debra Henry-Love

Debra Henry-Love

May 6, 2023

Debra Jo Henry-Love, 65, born November 14, 1957 to Max and Darla Henry, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023. Debra was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Mark Love, and her sisters, Nina Bennett and Barbara Henry. Debra is survived by her son, Ben Love; daughters, Rebekah Love and Brianna Cox; granddaughter, Airyantheis Cox; nieces, Janell and husband,...

Mary (Espinoza) Retana

Mary (Espinoza) Retana

May 5, 2023

Mary (Espinoza) Retana, 61, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023. She was preceded in death by her son, Luis Garcia and parents, Leo and Elsa Espinoza. Survivors include her sons, Robert Espinoza, Daniel Espinoza, and Leo Garcia; siblings, Bryan Espinoza, Lisa Kadera, Tina Garcia, and Nina Perez; 13 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. She loved all of her grandchildren and enjoyed...

John Beckstrom

John Beckstrom

May 3, 2023

John (Rock) O. Beckstrom was born August 16, 1941 and passed from this life on May 3, 2023. Rock was a loving husband to Connita (Connie) Beckstrom for almost 63 years. Rock and Connie married young and in Rock's words "had a lot of fun together over the years." He found it hard to tell Connie no because he wanted...

Silas Bushner

Silas Bushner

May 2, 2023

Silas Range Bushner, was born sleeping in the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Silas is preceded in death by sister, Isabella Thomas; and grandparents, Randal Thomas, and Tisha Bushner. He is survived by parents, Nuke Bushner and Karina Thomas; brother, Mason Wilhelm; sister, Maraya Bushner; grandparents, Brenda Buck, Mark Flores, and Tana Johnson, and many cousins, aunts,...

Mary Kay Seidl

Mary Kay Seidl

May 1, 2023

Mary Kay Seidl, 61, beloved sister, friend, and neighbor left us to be with Jesus and her loved ones in Heaven on May 1, 2023, after a courageous and painful eight year battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold J. Seidl and Elvira (Hilger) Seidl; her brother-in-law “Rick” Richard G. Charles; nephew, Calvin McKenzie and...

Dalton Daignault

Dalton Daignault

May 1, 2023

Dalton Scott Daignault, 33, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023. Memorial service celebrating Dalton’s life will be at 10:00am, Friday, May 12, at Westlink Church of Christ. Following the memorial service, there will be a time to visit and share memories with the family. Burial will be at 1:00pm, Friday, May 12, at Kechi Township Cemetery. Dalton is survived by...

Cliff Cheatham

Cliff Cheatham

May 1, 2023

Clifford Cheatham of Wichita, Kansas died May 1, 2023, of complications of a stroke. He was 92 years old. He was a teacher in the Wichita schools for many years. He earned a bachelor's degree from Friends University and a master's degree from Wichita State. He is survived by his wife Dee; two sons Dan (Sharon) and Gary (Linda); a...