Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Earl Jennings

Earl Jennings

Oct 22, 2025

Earl Ancil Jennings, 88, retired repairman with Rick's Appliance, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Service celebrating Earl's life will be at 10am, Monday, November 3, at the Cozine Life Events Center with burial to follow at Andover Cemetery. Earl is preceded in death by his wife, Donna Jennings; parents, John and Grace Jennings; son, Tim Jennings; siblings, Lola Campbell,...

Daniel Soultanian

Daniel Soultanian

Oct 18, 2025

Daniel Setrak Soultanian died on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 79 years old at his home in Wichita, Kansas. He was a brilliant engineer, loving husband and father.Daniel was the son of Alice and Taniel Soultanian, both of whom were genocide survivors originally coming from Ulukişla, Turkey and the Western Armenian town once known Everek, respectively.

Daniel was born in Beirut,...

Bradley Snapp

Bradley Snapp

Oct 17, 2025

Brad’s Story

Bradley Eugene Snapp was born June 16, 1954, in Wichita, Kansas to William (“Bill”) Arthur Snapp and Lenore Belle Walton Snapp. Brad followed two sisters, Judy and Joyce. Later another sister, Kimberly, was added to the family. His parents moved from Highland, KS to Wichita, to pursue employment in the aircraft industry during the war years. Brad’s sturdy work...

Donna Blankenship

Donna Blankenship

Oct 16, 2025

Donna Jo Blankenship, 66, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025 in Clearwater, Kansas. Donna was born on January 15, 1959 to parents, Donald Wright and Josephine Riley. She is preceded in death by her father, Donald. She is survived by her mother and step-father, Josephine Riley and Norris Woodard; daughters and son-in-law, Taylor and Jerred Douglas, and Alexa Blankenship; siblings,...

Amy Sandefer

Amy Sandefer

Oct 15, 2025

In loving memory of Amy Jo Sandefer

February 20th, 1971 - October 15th, 2025

Our hearts are heavy as we share the passing of our mother, Amy Jo. She filled her days with unparalleled courage and unconditional love.

She was a fighter in every sense of the word. A breast and lung cancer survivor whose strength inspired those...

Harry J. Kaufman

Harry J. Kaufman

Oct 15, 2025

Harry John Kaufman, 90, retired Boeing Aircraft Co., passed away in his home, Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Harry was born August 21, 1935 in Chelsea, IA to the late Milo and Dorothy Kaufman. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Darlene; son, James Phipps; daughter, Joyce Lawson; brother, Richard Kaufman and grandsons, Aaron and Austin Anderson. Survivors include...

Carolyn Strother

Carolyn Strother

Oct 15, 2025

Carolyn June (Jones) Strother, 91, died October 15, 2025, at her home. She was born June 12,1934, the youngest of four children, to Llewelyn and Rosanna (Hughes) Jones on the family farm south of Wymore, Nebraska.

She taught school for two years at District 145 country school and was a bookkeeper and secretary to the President of Store Kraft Mfg. Company...

Evelyn "Jo" Forcum

Evelyn "Jo" Forcum

Oct 10, 2025

Evelyn "Jo" Forcum, 83, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025. Evelyn was born on October, 3, 1942, in Ponca City, Oklahoma. She was raised on a farm in Burbank where she also graduated from high school. 

She worked at Conoco Phillips Company until 1970, then went on to become a Rural Letter Carrier for the next 30 years. She continued working...

Gregory Martin

Gregory Martin

Oct 10, 2025

Gregory Brent Martin, 74, of Wichita, Kansas, finished his race with faith and courage on October 10th, 2025. He will be remembered as a steadfast husband, patient father, gentle grandfather, loving brother, dependable friend, and faithful servant of Jesus Christ.

Greg was born April 23rd, 1951 in Wichita, KS to Richard and June Martin. He grew up alongside his older brother...

Juan Antonio Galvan

Juan Antonio Galvan

Oct 9, 2025

Juan Antonio Galvan, Sr., 63, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, Oct. 18, at Cozine Life Events Center, 11500 E. 21st. St. N. 

Juan was preceded in death by his parents, Eugenio Galvan and Elvira Galvan Chavez. Survivors include his children, Miriam Barker (Ryan), Briana Salgado (Noel), Juan A....

James Joseph McCoy

James Joseph McCoy

Oct 8, 2025

Jimmy, a real McCoy and a force of nature, lived life wide open and on his own terms. He was a biker through and through, happiest on his Harley, shooting pool and surrounded by family and friends. Sarcasm was his love language and strength was his presence. It wasn’t any one thing he said or did, it was just who...

Violet Windham

Violet Windham

Oct 8, 2025

An Inspirational Life: Major Violet Windham

Major Violet Windham, a woman whose life was a vibrant tapestry of faith, family, and boundless joy, passed away on October 8, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on June 7, 1944, and lived a life of extraordinary service, both in uniform and as the cornerstone of her loving family.

A dedicated officer with The...

Bessie Simons

Bessie Simons

Oct 8, 2025

Bessie Simons, affectionately known to many as "Granny," passed away peacefully at her residence on October 8, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on May 30, 1938, in Wichita, Kansas, Bessie was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, leaving behind a legacy that reflects her love for family, her strong patriotic spirit, and her remarkable ability to make those...

Pauline Killough

Pauline Killough

Oct 7, 2025

Pauline Killough, 66, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Visitation will be held from 6-8 pm, Monday, Oct. 13, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Graveside Service, 10 am, Tuesday, Oct. 14, at Wichita Park Cemetery, 2500 N. Hillside. Pauline was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Mary Schwerdtfeger, and is survived by her husband, Mike Killough; son,...

Jane Bell

Jane Bell

Oct 6, 2025

Jane Bessie Bell, 79, retired hairdresser, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025 at her home in Wichita, KS. Jane was born October 22, 1945 in Pratt, KS to the late Marion Bell and Dorothy (Black) (Williams) Mitchell. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Kay Trostle and Elizabeth Shoemaker; and her granddaughter, Aubrey. Survivors include her sons, Scott...

Reva Pyle

Reva Pyle

Oct 6, 2025

Reva Pyle, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas, at the age of 98. Born on March 17, 1927, in Topeka, Kansas, she was the cherished daughter of Lloyd S. and Harriet (Packard) Alleman.

Reva’s father was a Free Methodist Minister in various churches in Kansas, including Kansas City, Americus,...

Patrecia Jane Moore

Patrecia Jane Moore

Oct 3, 2025

Patrecia Jane (Hawes) Moore, born in Pawnee County, Kansas on May 4, 1939; beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed away on October 3, 2025, at the age of 86 years old. Patrecia was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Ray Moore, her daughters, Kitty Herzberg and Peggy Moore. She is survived by Tina Herzberg (Tom), Billy Moore (Veronica),...

Felia "Faye" Drake

Felia "Faye" Drake

Oct 2, 2025

Felia Mae Drake (McCoy), 83, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, at her home in Wichita, Kansas, with her husband and family by her side. 

Born on August 14, 1942, Felia—affectionately known as Faye—was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose life was defined by quiet strength, humility, and unwavering love for her family. She retired from Copeland after 27...

Jerry Keith Allen

Jerry Keith Allen

Oct 1, 2025

Jerry Keith Allen

March 15, 1940 - October 1, 2025

Jerry Keith Allen, 85, retired President and Chairman of the Board, Allen Millwork Co., passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Per Jerry's wishes no Services will be held. Jerry was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years Carol Allen, his parents, Raymond Allen and Neva Weston and his great-granddaughter Lillian...

Kimminh Thi Vo

Kimminh Thi Vo

Oct 1, 2025

Kimminh Thi Vo, 91, Homemaker, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025 in Wichita, KS. She was born May 2, 1934 in Phu Qui, Vietnam to the late Vo Gia Chi and Nguyen Thi Sau. Survivors include her husband, Tuyet N. Le; sons, Anh N. Le (Angie Nga Le), and Tho Huynh (Chau Le); daughters, Hien Kim Le and Kim Thao...