Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Jason Houdyshell
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...
Peter Kurbanick
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...
Norman Razook
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...
Francis E. "Gene" Huffmier
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...
Ana Ascencio
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,...
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,...
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