Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Mar 17, 2023

John Lewis Briggs, 86, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023. John was a long-time employee of Love Box Company. When not working, John enjoyed gardening, attending car shows, and wood working. Visitation for John will be Thursday, March 23, from 6-8pm, at Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service will be at 10:00am, Friday, March 24, also at Broadway Mortuary. Burial will follow...

Mar 16, 2023

Erma JoAnn “Jody” Drevets, 92, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 16, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-five years, Dr. Curtis Drevets, and survived by her brother Dr. Marion Hammarlund of Riverside, CA, and three sons, Dr. Wayne (Michele) of Rancho Santa Fe, CA; Dr. Douglas (Becky) of Edmond,...

Mar 16, 2023

Vicki Lynn Calvert, 66, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023. Vicki was preceded in death by her parents, Bobby and Janet Roberts and is survived by her husband, Benjamin "Andy" Calvert; daughter, Ronnie Gideon (Mike); son, Andrew Calvert (Michelle); brothers, Ricky Roberts (Patti) and Larry Roberts; and grandchildren, Nicholle Ward, Taylor Gideon, Hayley Gideon, Hannah Gideon, Madelyn Calvert, and Jacob...

Mar 15, 2023

On Wednesday, March 15, 2023, Theresa Rosemary Odiorne Radke died peacefully surrounded by family. She was born in Fort Madison, Iowa, Oct. 25, 1949, and moved to Wichita at the age of 3.

In her 73 years, Theresa taught her family many things. She warned of the dangers of eating leftovers after their third day, the advantages of an iron...

Mar 14, 2023

Ruben Fernandez, 51, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023, with his family by his side. Ruben was born and raised in San Antonio, TX. He met his wife, Memo, at Southwestern Assemblies of God College. They married and moved to Wichita, KS where they raised four beautiful children. Ruben loved the ocean, fishing, BBQing, and everything family. He also enjoyed...

Mar 14, 2023

Alan Kent Brown, 72, retired Starkey, Inc. employee, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Alan was born June 6, 1950 in Wellington, KS to Harold L. and Vida D. (Asper) Brown. Alan was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Larry Brown; and his sister-in-laws, Marsha Brown and Sharon Brown. Survivor include his brother, Terry Brown, Sr.; sister, Beverly...

Mar 13, 2023

Lynda Applegate, was born in Wichita, Kansas to Don and Emma Applegate.  She was found deceased in her home, on March 13, 2023.  Lynda was preceded in death by her husband, William Adams, her parents, her brothers Mel and Roger Applegate.  She is survived by her oldest brother, Warren and her sister, Brenda (Jeff) Granger.  She also leaves behind her...

Mar 13, 2023

Suzanne Cotton, 63, loving daughter, sister, and aunt, died March 13, 2023. Memorial service 3:00 pm, Monday, March 20, at Cozine Life Events Center. Suzanne was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Marcella Cotton. She is survived by her brother, Casey (Kelly) Cotton; nephews, James Cotton, Charles Cotton, John Cotton, and Larry Martin; and niece, Grace Martin.

...

Mar 12, 2023

Harold Lloyd Kelly, 98, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023. Viewing hours will be from 1:00-8:00, Wednesday, March 15, at Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service will be at 9:30am, Thursday, March 16, at Broadway Mortuary. Harold is preceded in death by parents, Lester and Jennie Kelly; wife, Betty Kelly; siblings, Ray Kelly, Patricia Shoemaker, and James Kelly; and 2 grandchildren. He...

Mar 10, 2023

Mar 9, 2023

Sharon L. Mitchell, 74, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, James J. Mitchell; father, Robert Connelly; and sister, Joyce Aguilar. Sharon is survived by her children, Michelle Romo (Raphael), Bradley LeClair (Colleen Quinn), and Tony Mitchell (April); sisters, Laura Ackerman (Michael) and Tracy Faucett (Rick); grandchildren, Samantha Romo, Anthony Mitchell, Alexander Mitchell,...

Mar 7, 2023

Joyce (Williams) Determann, 76, of Wichita, started the next step of her journey on March 7, 2023. Celebration of Life Service, 1:30 pm, Friday, April 7, at Cozine Life Events Center, 11500 E. 21st St. N. She was born October 1, 1946 in Benton County Missouri to Robert and Mary (Means) Williams, and graduated from Leeton High School. In 1964,...

Mar 7, 2023

The gates of heaven were opened for Quincey as he laid aside his earthly body. In that one moment of transition from this life into the greater life of experiencing heaven and the beauty of our Lord, Quincey received the reward of Christ’s suffering and the conclusion of his suffering. Heaven's gain is truly earth's loss. We have lost a...

Mar 4, 2023

Martha Y. Samples, 45, Passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023. Martha was born January 3, 1978 in Salina, KS to James "Jim" and Paula Samples. Martha was preceded in death by her daughter, Raven Samples; grandparents, Eugene and Connie Samples and Willie and Maxine Sisson; her uncle David L. Samples also preceded her in death. Survivors include her parents, Jim...

Mar 3, 2023

Jonnie O. Morrill, 101, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023. Jonnie was preceded in death by her first and second husbands, Dock Treadwell and Francis Morrill; daughter, Phyllis Norwood Kissinger; and son, Benny Treadwell. Survivors include her son, Tony Treadwell (Audrey); daughter, Linneda Pophin (Mickey); sister, Eva Cooper; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Service will...

Mar 3, 2023

 

Jason P. Houdyshell

December 20, 1981 – March 3, 2023

Jason Paul Houdyshell, 41, passed away on March 3, 2023 at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Larry Houdyshell and Carol Funk Houdyshell and was the 3rd of three children. His brothers were Aaron and Derek Houdyshell. Jason attended...

Mar 2, 2023

Peter Kurbanick, 93, passed away March 2, 2023 in Wichita, KS. Peter served honorably as a Private First Class (PFC) in the United States Army. He was a bugler from September of 1946 to February of 1948, qualifying as a sharpshooter with the M1 Carbine and earning the World War II Victory Medal. He leaves behind his wife, Gloria and...

Mar 2, 2023

Norman Joseph Razook was born in St. Joseph, Missouri in 1940. He was the son of Joe & Yvonne Razook. He attended St. Francis Xavier grade school and graduated from Christian Brothers High School in 1958. He attended college at Wichita State University. After college, he joined the United States Army and was stationed in Fort Hood, Texas. Norman built a life...

Mar 1, 2023

Francis Eugene (Gene) was born July 31, 1933 in Irving, Kansas. The 3rd son of Ralph Francis Huffmier and Mary Ruth Turley Huffmier. When Gene was 4 years old, mother and boys moved to Salina, Kansas where they stayed for several years. While there they attended Salina Bible Church.

When Gene was 8 years old he asked Jesus Christ to...

Feb 28, 2023

Ana Ascencio, 14, East High Freshman, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Ana was born June 2, 2008 in San Bernardino, CA to Abraham Ascencio and Maricela Reynaga, both of whom survive her. Ana is also survived by her grandmothers, Celia Reynaga and Alicia Ascencio; her brother, Abraham Ascencio, Jr. and her sisters, Aleydis Ascencio and Ariadna Ascencio. Her grandfathers,...