Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Boyce Cooper
Feb 28, 2023
Boyce Dale Cooper, 65, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Graveside service will be at 12:00pm, Tuesday, March 7, at White Chapel Cemetery. Boyce is preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Wilma Cooper. He is survived by brother, Jerry Cooper; sister, Brenda (Arron Whetstine) Cooper; step-daughter, Misty (Chauncey) Blanton; niece, Cassie Williams; and nephews, Jake Archuleta, and...
Barbara Kubik Rich
Feb 28, 2023
Barbara Jean Rich went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 28.
She was born on August 20, 1932, in Martinsville, Va. to William and Iva Dell (Rutledge) Eanes. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 23 years, David Kubik; son, William Rutledge Kubik; son-in-law, Mike Evert; husband of 34-1/2 years,...
Franklin C. "Frank" Bergquist
Feb 26, 2023
Franklin C. "Frank" Bergquist, 83, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023. Frank was a retired Sgt. First Class in the United States Army. He was the CEO of DAV Thrift stores for over twenty years, and also headed up Operation Stand Down to benefit homeless veterans. In his leisure, he was an avid reader and collector of books as well...
Thane E. Chastain
Feb 25, 2023
Thane E. Chastain, 62, devoted son, brother, uncle, mentor, leader, friend, and dog-owner was born on August 27, 1960, and passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023.
Visitation with friends and family will be from 6:00-8:00 pm on Friday, March 3, at the Cozine Life Events Center, 11500 E. 21st St. N., and a Celebration of Life Service...
Virginia Roberts
Feb 24, 2023
Virginia Sue (Norton) Roberts, age 77, died in Wichita, Kansas on February 24th of natural causes. She was born on May 20, 1945 in Hood River, Oregon to Porter and Hazel Norton. The family relocated to Colton, Oregon when she was a baby. Her parents built the Colton Café. Virginia remained in Colton most of her life, working for the Colton...
Gregory A. "Greg" Simons
Feb 24, 2023
Gregory A. "Greg" Simons, 63, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 pm, Thursday, March 2, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Greg was preceded in death by his mother, Maxine Calvin and is survived by his wife, Vickie Mitchell Simons; children, Gregory A. Simons, Jr., Sarah Rivera (Adam), Rebecca Akins...
Caroline "Carol" Farha
Feb 24, 2023
Caroline "Carol" Farha, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and retired Gifted Facilitator, was born on July 23, 1938 and passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023.
Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00pm, Sunday, February 26, at the Cozine Life Events Center, 11500 E. 21st St. N. Trisagion and Funeral Services will be held at 7:00 pm, Tuesday, February 28, at St. George...
Aly Ell Coltrain
Feb 22, 2023
Aly Ell Coltrain, precious daughter of Tim and Ashlee Coltrain, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Private family graveside services will be held. She is survived by her parents and brother, Ty Coltrain. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Services by Cozine Memorial Group-Cozine Life Events Center.
Eleanor Rankin
Feb 22, 2023
Eleanor M. Oakley Rankin, 84, retired Tupperware Manager, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. Eleanor was born October 3, 1938 in Santa Fe, NM to Wilbur and Ellen Gillett who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband Darrell Oakley, Sr., her son, Nathan Oakley, her foster parents, John and Grace...
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...
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