Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Bernice Howes
Feb 20, 2023
Bernice Howes, 101, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2023, in Wichita, KS. Bernice was born on April 1, 1921 to Frank and Beulah Page in Coalinga, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Howes and sister, Bonnie Page.
She leaves behind her children, William Howes (Joan) of Lincoln, CA, Robert Howes (Heidi) of Gardnerville, NV,...
Lloyd Williams
Feb 19, 2023
Lloyd Williams, 92, passed away peacefully with family on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Lloyd worked at Boeing as an Aircraft Mechanic, and worked at Gates Learjet in Experimental. He retired from Boeing in 1993 as an instructor. Lloyd was raised to master Mason in 1957 at Wichita Masonic Lodge #99 A.F. & A.M., he went on to serve in all lodge officer positions until...
John Berwick
Feb 18, 2023
John Berwick, 92, was born an only child and raised in Kansas City, KS. At 16, he restored an old Aeronca airplane, and at 18, flew it to John Brown University to study engineering. The next year he sold it to buy an engagement ring for his one true love, Anna Mae. She was the oldest of 7 children and...
Rocky Wilson
Feb 17, 2023
Rocky Kenneth Wilson, 70, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023. Rocky is survived by his wife of 24 years, Jamea Wilson. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Services by Cozine Memorial Group - Broadway Mortuary.
Marvin Kempf
Feb 17, 2023
Marvin Charles Kempf, 89, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023. Services will be held at a later date. Marvin is preceded in death by parents, August and Gladys Kempf; son, Joseph Kempf; and siblings, Brian Kempf, and Donna Willis. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Susan Kempf; sons, Richard (Gena) Kempf, and David Kempf; daughters, Sharon...
Leonard Hilyard, Sr.
Feb 17, 2023
Leonard LeRoy Hilyard, Sr., 88, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023. Memorial service will be at 1:00pm, Sunday, February 26, at Riverlawn Christian Church. Private inurnment will take place at Sunset Lawns Cemetery in El Dorado, Kansas. Leonard is preceded in death by parents, J.P. and Irene Hilyard; wives, Donna Hilyard, and Gloria Hilyard; step-son, Gregory Wright; step-daughters, Sherena Pierson,...
Sharon Kay Bahr
Feb 12, 2023
Sharon Kay (Lemon) Bahr, 81, daughter of Kenneth and Helen Lemon, was born on April 29, 1941 in Webster City, IA. She passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, in Bel Aire, KS. There will be a Celebration of Life Service at 2 pm, Friday, Feb. 17, at Cozine Life Events Center, 11500 E. 21st St. N., Wichita, KS, with visitiation...
Freeda L. David
Feb 9, 2023
Freeda L. David was born on December 7, 1928 and passed into the arms of Jesus on February 9, 2023. She was the second to the youngest of the children born to Beshara and Nehima (Farha) David. She was a lifelong member of St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral and a constant presence in the preparation for their annual public dinner-often...
Patricia Emily Scott
Feb 8, 2023
Patricia E. “Pat” (Douglas) Scott, 92, loving mother, grandmother, and friend to many, went to Heaven on February 8, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 18, at Metro East Baptist Church, 333 N. 143rd St. East.
Pat was born to W. Fred and Hazel Ruth Douglas on July 8, 1930 in Oklahoma City,...
Lois Jordan
Feb 7, 2023
Lois Viola (Wolf) Jordan was born on November 14, 1927 to Henry and Amy (Frederickson) Wolf at their farm home between Portland and Ashton, KS. Lois graduated from the Wichita Business College, and was working at the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company when she met and married James (Jim) Jordan. They were blessed with four children, 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren....
Kenneth E. Guy
Feb 7, 2023
Kenneth E. Guy, 97, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, February 10, at Riverview Baptist Church, 844 W. 53rd St. N., Wichita. Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Nora Darlene Guy; parents, Carl and Pearl Guy; and brothers, Clarence Guy, Vernon Guy, and David Guy. Survivors...
Patricia Barker
Feb 6, 2023
Patricia Lou Barker died on February 6, 2023 after a short battle with cancer. Patricia was born on January 11, 1939 in Kinsley, Kansas to Rolland and Leola Eakins. She was the middle child to older sister, Judith Moore, and younger brother, Rolland Eakins (d. 2016). She is survived by her husband, Wheeler "Jack" Barker, her three children: Jane Sims,...
James Jason Tyree
Feb 6, 2023
James Jason Tyree, 47, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023. James is survived by his wife, Melissa Tyree; children, Corbin Tyree and Samantha Tyree; parents, Jim and Brenda Tyree; brother, Ryan Tyree (Becky); and nephews, Gavin Tyree and Devin Tyree. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 am, Friday, February 10, at Immanuel Baptist Church Worship Center,...
Les Griffith
Feb 6, 2023
Leslie Wayne Griffith passed away on February 6, 2023 at home at the age of 93. He was born on October 23, 1929 near Ash Valley, Kansas to Gail and Addie Cheatum/Griffith.
Les graduated high school from Larned, Kansas. Les grew up farming with his family. He raised turkeys to sell. He went into the army for 2 years, and...
Mildred Fall
Feb 5, 2023
Mildred Elaine Fall, born Mildred Elaine McAuley, was the only daughter of Leland Earl “Pat” and Eola McAuley. She departed from this earthly life peacefully on Sunday, February 5th, 2023 after a short illness at the age of 82.
She is survived by her husband, David Fall, and her two children: Doug Fall of Brecksville, OH (wife Christine and...
Patricia Wohrley
Feb 4, 2023
Patricia Gale Wohrley, 70, of Wichita, KS, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 4, 2023 after a courageous battle with illness. Born Patricia Gale Prohn in Jacksonville, North Carolina on September 9, 1952, "Pat" was the daughter of the late Huey and Juanita Prohn and the wife of the late Wayne Wohrley. She was also preceded in death...
Gayland Gene Miller
Feb 3, 2023
Gayland Gene Miller, 81, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023. Visitation with family present will held from 6-8 pm, Thursday, Feb. 9, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Celebration of Life Service, 2:30 pm, Friday, Feb. 10, at Epic Church, 7011 E. Central Ave. Gayland was preceded in death by his mother, Vera Buckbee; brothers, Frank Edmond Miller, Jr., and...
Gay Cummins
Feb 3, 2023
Gay Lynn Cummins, 68, former Registered Nurse, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023. Family services will be held at a later date. Gay was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Cummins and her parents, James and Helen Lukens. Survivors include her son, Robert Cummins; daughters, Brandy and husband, Gary Collins and Buffy and husband, Derrick Slocum; brother, Gordon Lukens;...
Jo Berchtold
Feb 3, 2023
Alice "Jo" Berchtold, 98, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. Funeral Service 1:30pm, Thursday, Feb. 9, Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Donald Berchtold, survivors include her daughters, Jill (Raymon) Rush, Wichita, KS and Tish (Mark) Klus, Philadelphia, PA; sister, Etoila Lang, St. Louis, MO; grandchildren, Jacob (Kate) Rush, Joelle...
Noukham Chaithonh
Feb 2, 2023
Noukham Chaithonh, 83, retired Chance Manufacturing Tool Crib Attendant, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023. Noukham was preceded in death by his parents Bounmee and Bounma Chaithonh and his wife, Khandee Chaithonh. Survivors include his sons, Nick and wife, Nalin, Charlie and wife, Toulavanh, Alex, and Jason and wife Ipei Chung; daughters, Nangsy Sysomphone and Christina Chaithonh; brother, Danny Ounkham...
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