Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Marjorie G. Houser

Marjorie G. Houser

Apr 3, 2023

Marjorie G. Houser, 81, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023. Marge was born to Authur and Hazel Smith in Detroit, Michigan in 1942. Marge graduated from Wichita State University with her masters in teaching. Marge married her love, Charles W. Houser Jr., June 1965, in Wichita, Kansas. Marge then spent her life educating those young minds in the Wichita Public...

Michael Ryan

Michael Ryan

Apr 1, 2023

Michael Emmet Ryan, 79, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023. Rosary will be at 7:00pm, Thursday, April 13th at the Church of the Magdalen. Funeral mass will be at 2:00pm, Friday, April 14th, also at the Church of the Magdalen. Burial will immediately follow mass, at Ascension Cemetery. Michael is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Meta Ryan;...

Marjorie March (Graham) Stevens

Marjorie March (Graham) Stevens

Apr 1, 2023

Marjorie March (Graham) Stevens, age 79, was called home Saturday April 1, 2023, after a lengthy battle with dementia. Margie was born in Wichita on December 19, 1943, to William and Margie Graham and was the third of six children. On August 29, 1964, she married Johnny Stevens, whom she affectionately called “partner” for 59 years.  They had three children:...

Shirley Ann Bush

Shirley Ann Bush

Mar 29, 2023

 

Shirley Ann Bush was born July 10th, 1946, in New Rockford, ND to Soren and Marjorie Jorgensen.

After graduating high school, she went on to college and received a degree in Music from the University of Arizona.

Loving mother and grandmother, Shirley is survived by her two sons, Nathan and JC and granddaughter Kelli.

Viewing will be 10:00am, Saturday...

Donna Sue Duke

Donna Sue Duke

Mar 27, 2023

Donna Sue Duke (Reed) was born on August 1, 1937, in Wichita, KS to Ruth Smith and Kenneth Reed, a date she later came to celebrate by the sharing of her birthday with her little sister, Deanna Lou Budd (Reed). On the morning of March 27, 2023, Donna passed away in the comfort of her home with her husband by...

Henry Hernandez

Henry Hernandez

Mar 27, 2023

Henry Hernandez, de 49 años, falleció el lunes 27 de marzo de 2023. El velorio será de 1:00 p. m. a 5:00 p. m. el domingo 2 de abril en el Cozine Life Events Center. El funeral será a las 10:00 am, el lunes 3 de abril, también en el Cozine Life Events Center. El entierro seguirá inmediatamente en Kensington...

Patricia Ann Little

Patricia Ann Little

Mar 26, 2023

Patricia Ann Little, 78, passed away March 26, 2023. Celebration of Life Service, 10:30 am, Thursday, March 30, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Committal Service will follow at 2 pm, Wichita Park Cemetery, 2500 N. Hillside.

Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, William Little; daughter, Patrice Rose Spratt; and parents, George and Betty Wilson. Survivors include her...

Janet Burnah

Janet Burnah

Mar 24, 2023

Janet Kay Burnah, 63, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023. A celebration of life reception will be from 1:00-3:00, Tuesday, April 4th, at the Cozine Life Events Center. Janet is preceded in death by father, Jimmie Dewey. She is survived by her loving husband, Michael Burnah; mother, Myrtle Dewey; son, Clayton (Mary) Burnah; daughter, Stephanie (David) Riddle; sister, Rhonda Conley;...

Susan Kay Robinson

Susan Kay Robinson

Mar 23, 2023

Susan Kay Robinson of Wichita, KS, passed away March 23, 2023.

Susan was born April 5, 1955, to Allen and Laura Lue (Martin) Fretz. She married Jim Robinson January 29, 1977. They divorced in 1980, and she married Vernon Larcom in 1981. Her only child, Scott Larcom, was born July 1, 1982, and he was the biggest joy of her...

Jennifer Douglas

Jennifer Douglas

Mar 23, 2023

Jennifer Nichole Douglas, beloved wife, mom, daughter, sister and friend, gentle teacher, peacemaker, and woman of faith is gone too soon. She was a light to all around her and could easily please her large family with her homemade goodies. She had a sweet spirit, loved unconditionally and brought joy to all who knew her. To know Jennifer was to...

Donald James Ryel

Donald James Ryel

Mar 20, 2023

Donald J. Ryel, 80, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend died March 20 peacefully in his home.  Don was born July 4, 1942, to Archie and Anna Ryel in Caldwell, Kansas.   He grew up in Caldwell and loved playing sports including baseball, football, and basketball.  After graduating from Caldwell High School in 1960, Don attended the University of...

Adelina Garcia-Gonzalez

Adelina Garcia-Gonzalez

Mar 20, 2023

Adelina Garcia-Gonzalez, 90, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023. Rosary and Visitation, 4-8 pm, Monday, March 27, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Mass, Tuesday, March 28, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 2351 N. Market. Adelina was preceded in death by her husband, Gabriel Garcia; son, Manuel Garcia; sister, Amparo Gonzalez; and grandson, Daniel Garcia Flores. Survivors...

Stephen Lawson

Stephen Lawson

Mar 18, 2023

Stephen L. Lawson, 28, was born August 1st, 1994 in Wichita, Kansas. He passed away March 18th, 2023 from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. Visitation from 2-4, Sunday, March 26, at Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service at 11:00am, Monday, March 27, also at Broadway Mortuary. Burial will follow at Noel Cemetery in Clearwater, Kansas. Stephen is preceded in death by...

Velma "Jean" Spalding

Velma "Jean" Spalding

Mar 18, 2023

Velma “Jean” Spalding, age 94, passed from this life to heaven on March 18, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband Leland Earl Spalding, her brother Robert Holland and by her parents, William and Mabel Holland.

 

She is survived by her daughters Rhonda (Jeff) Turner and Deanna Buford of Wichita, Kansas; brother Larry (Charlotte) Holland of Sublette...

Tammy Jo Fainter

Tammy Jo Fainter

Mar 18, 2023

 

Tamara Jo Fainter, 53, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023. Visitation will be 5-7pm, Wednesday, March 22, at Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service will be at 10:00am, Thursday, March 23, at Broadway Mortuary. Burial will follow funeral service at White Chapel Cemetery. Tammy is preceded in death by her father, Oscar Fainter. She is survived by mother, Marjorie Fainter; children,...

John Briggs

John Briggs

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...

Erma JoAnn "Jody" Drevets

Erma JoAnn "Jody" Drevets

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,...

Vicki Lynn Calvert

Vicki Lynn Calvert

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...

Theresa R. Odiorne-Radke

Theresa R. Odiorne-Radke

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...

Ruben Fernandez

Ruben Fernandez

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...