Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Zachry Poague
Dec 24, 2022
Zachry Tomas Poague left this world on December 24, 2022 at the age of 46 born in 1976 on November 2nd.
Zac had a zest for life and protected those he loved fiercely. He was a multiple State Champion high school football and wrestling coach. Coaching was Zac's biggest passion in life and his mark has undoubtedly been left...
Ruby (Kiser) (Campbell) Goering
Dec 23, 2022
Ruby Bell (Kiser) (Campbell) Goering (Clason), 91, of Wichita, KS passed away on December 23, 2022. She was born on June 6, 1931 to Wayne Banay and Gertrude (Carroll) French in Omaha Nebraska. She graduated with an RN degree from Clarkson Nursing School in Omaha Nebraska. She was a resident of Wichita, KS.Ruby retired from Wesley Hospital in Wichita Kansas....
Daryl Hoffmann
Dec 22, 2022
Daryl Ervin Hoffmann, 65, went home to Jesus, while holding hands of close family on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Memorial service will be at 11:00am, Wednesday, December 28, at First Missionary Church in Newton, Kansas. Daryl is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Erna Hoffmann. He is survived by his wife, Reba Hoffmann; children, Jackie Denise (Jason)...
Norman Herrman
Dec 22, 2022
Norman Lee Herrman, 76, retired grocery store manager, went to be with his Savior and ultimately won his courageous, 22-year fight against Parkinson’s disease on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Norman enjoyed playing golf, fishing trips with family, and fiercely loved his children and grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6-8pm, Wednesday, December 28, at Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service at 10:00am, Thursday,...
Dwayne E. Edelman
Dec 19, 2022
Dwayne E. Edelman, 58, co-owner of Bar-Te & Associates, Inc., died December 19, 2022. A Remembrance Gathering will take place from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, on Wednesday, January 4, at the Cozine Life Events Center, 11500 E. 21st St. N.
Dwayne was preceded in death by his mother, Georgia Ann Edelman. He is survived by his wife,...
Ronald Harrison
Dec 19, 2022
Ronald B. Harrison, 91, Westlake Ace Hardware Clerk, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022. Ronald was born October 17, 1931 to Arthur and Ethel Harrison who preceed him in death. A Celebration of Life Service will be 11:00am, Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at St. James Episcopal Church. Ronald is survived by his wife of 64 years, Marylee; her sons, Richard...
Thomas Powell Garretson
Dec 18, 2022
Thomas Powell Garretson (“G”, “G Mon”, “Moon”, “Mot”, Papa) passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022.
His passing comes at the end of a three-year fight with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Phillips Garretson & Nancy Powell Garretson. He is survived by his wife and college sweetheart, Carole B. Garretson; his children,...
Horacio De Luera Lopez
Dec 18, 2022
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Horacio De Luera Lopez, 62, passed away in Wichita, Kansas on Sunday, December 18, 2022. He was born on May 29, 1960 in Zacatecas, Mexico to Julia Lopez Lara and Ruperto De Loera Salas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Maria Del Rosario Perez, and brother, Salvador De Loera. He leaves to cherish his...
Karen Houchens
Dec 15, 2022
Karen Marie Houchens, 80, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022. A service of remembrance will be held later in the spring. Details will be announced as they are determined. Karen is preceded in death by parents, Ernest and Ethel Nutt; husband, Melvin Houchens; and brothers, Harold Nutt, and Jerry Nutt. She is survived by her son, Bryan Houchens; daughter,...
David "Bebe" Martinez
Dec 13, 2022
David Anthony "Bebe" Martinez, 58, machinist, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00pm, Sunday, December 18, at Broadway Mortuary. Graveside service at 2:00pm, Monday, December 19, at Greenwood Cemetery. David is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus B. Martinez Sr and Maria A. Martinez; twin brother, Richard D. Martinez; sister, Helen Martinez; and brother,...
Shirley (Arpke) Clapp
Dec 10, 2022
Shirley (Arpke) Clapp, 90, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022. Private services will be held at a later date. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Clapp; parents, Albert and Cuba Arpke; siblings, Charles, Betty, Walter, Hazel, Joseph, and Marcia. She is survived by two sister-in-laws, Carol Arpke and Eileen Arpke. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Arrangements by Cozine...
Brandon Koziar
Dec 8, 2022
Brandon Michael Koziar, 18, Derby High School Senior, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022. Brandon was born November 4, 2004, to Erica Koziar and James Koziar. He is also survived by his sister, Elise Koziar; grandparents, Richard and Shari Escher, Craig and Joanne Koziar, Barry Bunn; great-grandmothers, Sharon Argento and Sylvia Bunn; and aunts, Alicia Escher, Briana and husband...
Moises Delgado-Ledesma
Dec 5, 2022
Moises Delgado-Ledesma, 69, retired Wichita Sheet Metal Fork Lift Operator, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022. Moises was preceded in death by his parents, Moises and Carmen Delgado, his son, Francisco and daughter, Guadalupe Delgado. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Sara, his sons, Javier and wife, Silvia Delgado and Moises, III and wife, Isabel Delgado, daughters, Adriana Delgado...
Eva Nickell
Dec 5, 2022
Elizabeth Eva Nickell, 97, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00pm, Thursday, December 8, at Broadway Mortuary. A graveside service celebrating Eva's life will be at 2:00pm, Friday, December 9, at Kechi Township Cemetery. Eva is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Nickell; parents, Arthur and Elizabeth Dearth; and daughter-in-law, Trudy Nickell. Survivors include her...
Susan Fisher
Dec 4, 2022
Susan René Fisher, 53, went home to be with her Lord on December 4, 2022. A service celebrating her life will be held at 2:00 pm, on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 in the chapel at First Church of the Nazarene.
Susan was born on January 25, 1969 to Judie and Larry Belew. She graduated from Wichita East High...
Ruth Elma Grady
Dec 3, 2022
Ruth Elma Grady, 89, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Conrad and Laura Lavender; brother, John Wayne Lavender (Odetta); sister, Sara Faucette (Larry); and best friend, Patsy Kunkle. Survivors include her husband, Francis Lee Grady; children, Roger Grady (Theresa), Mindy Grady, Thomas Grady (Melba), Connie Grady, and Dale Grady (Jenelva); 11 grandchildren...
Jeffrey D. Drydale
Dec 3, 2022
Jeffrey D. Drydale, 33, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022. Jeffrey was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dean and Betty Heiman and Joyce Drydale. Survivors include his wife, Debbie Drydale; son, Evan; parents, Douglas Drydale and Alicia Drydale; grandfather, Lloyd Drydale; sister, Marissa Wilmot (Brett); nephews, Lucas, Cooper, and Tanner; niece, Amaryllis; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation with...
Shaunda Chang
Nov 28, 2022
Shaunda Rachele Chang, 48, went on to her eternal home with our Lord Jesus on Monday, November 28, 2022. Celebration of life will be at 10:00am, Friday, December 9 at Central Christian Church. A reception will follow the service from 11:00am-1:00pm, also at Central Christian Church. Shaunda is preceded in death by her mother Diane Kuehn; grandparents Raymond and...
Anna Lee "Dee" Scholle
Nov 28, 2022
Anna Lee Scholle, 86, passed away on Nov. 28, 2022. She was the daughter of Dr. H.L. Galloway and Elizabeth Galloway of Anthony, KS and the sister of Michael (Mari) Galloway. She is survived by her daughters, Tiffany (Greg) Whisler and Nicole (Lee) Huffhines and her grandchildren, Quinn and Mason Lyles. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joel...
Bernie Elrod
Nov 27, 2022
DeHaven Bernerd "Bernie" Elrod, 93, retired St. Joseph Medical Center Computer Programmer, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Thursday, Broadway Mortuary. Funeral Service 10:00am, Friday, Meridian Ave. Baptist Church, Wichita, KS. Bernie was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Elrod and his parents, Joseph and Irene Murphy and 1 great-grandchild. Survivors include his children, Cynthia (Garvin) DeShazer,...
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