Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
David Heckman
Aug 14, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of David Arthur Heckman of Wichita, Kansas who died on August 14th, 2025 at the age of 70. He was a gentle and kind soul and we will miss his endearing giggle.
Dave was born in Emporia, Kansas on July 13th, 1955 to John and Lora Heckman. He graduated high school...
Devin Dickman
Aug 13, 2025
It is with our deepest sadness to announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, daughter, family member, and friend, Devin Jae Dickman, 26, who passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Born with a spirit of kindness and a dedication to serving others, Devin touched the lives of many throughout her years.
Devin is preceded in death by her mother,...
James Vernon "Papa" Burleigh
Aug 13, 2025
James Vernon Burleigh, known affectionately as Papa, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones in Wichita, Kansas. Born on April 6, 1938, in the same vibrant city, James lived a life enriched by family, faith, and dedication to his profession.
James began his career as a draftsman at The Boeing Company, where he proudly worked...
Bill Lee Barnard
Aug 12, 2025
Bill Lee Barnard was born on an air base in Orlando, Florida on April 16, 1945 to William Barnard and Ruth Trutna Barnard. Less than a year later his brother Rocky joined the family. Bill was a student of Medicine Lodge schools and grew up across from the Pageant Drive-In Theater.Bill always had a job starting as a carry out...
Helen Marie Parli
Aug 12, 2025
Helen Marie Parli of Wichita, Kansas celebrated her 100th birthday on Wednesday, August 6th, then passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
Helen was born in Afton, Iowa and spent her childhood years in Ottawa, Kansas. After high school graduation, she moved to Wichita, Kansas where she lived for the rest of her life. She met Kenneth Parli, and they married...
Raymond Simmons
Aug 11, 2025
Raymond Lee Simmons, 63, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025 in Wichita, KS. Raymond leaves behind his parents, James and Ruby Blevins as well as several nieces and nephews. Ray was preceded in death by his sister, Kowanda Thornton who passed September 20, 2019. Raymond will be missed by his family and friends.
Ricardo Najera Avila
Aug 10, 2025
Ricardo Najera Avila, 67, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025. Visitation will be from 2-8pm, Thursday, August 14 at Broadway Mortuary. Rosary will be at 9:30am, and the funeral mass will follow at 10am, Friday, August 15 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Ricardo is preceded in death by his father, Juan Najera. He is survived by his loving wife,...
Betty Schultz
Aug 9, 2025
Betty Jane Holterud Schultz, 84, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas.
Born July 10, 1941, in Fargo, North Dakota, Betty grew up in Minnesota, attending school in Duluth and later studying Home Economics at the University of Minnesota Duluth.
In 1962, she married Stuart Johnson, and together they had two children while living in Tacoma, Washington; Detroit, Michigan;...
Edith Wedel
Aug 9, 2025
Edith Irene Wedel, 95, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025. Service celebrating her life will be at NewSpring Church, Thursday, August 28, at 11:00am. Edith is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Wedel; parents, Thomas and Margaret Cox; siblings, Bud Cox, and Mary Conquest; and daughter, Pat Williams. She is survived by sons, Charles (Theresa) Squires, and Tom (Linda)...
Roger W. Austin
Aug 8, 2025
Roger W. Austin, passed away at home on August 8, 2025, in Wichita Kansas. Roger was born to Charles Austin and Linda (Ervin) Blasche on August 13, 1970 in Wichita, Kansas. He is preceded in death by both parents, as well as his step father Larry Blasche. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Joanna (Wagerle) Austin, his...
Maudie Sublett
Aug 7, 2025
Maudie Pearl Sublett, 94, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025. Viewing will be from 10-11am on Monday, August 11 at Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service celebrating Maudie's life will be at 11am, Monday, August 11, also at Broadway Mortuary. Graveside at Resthaven Cemetery will follow the funeral service. Maudie is preceded in death by her husband, Art Sublett; parents, Bernie and...
Betty Ann Beck
Aug 3, 2025
Betty Ann (Cagle) Beck, known to most as "Ninny", received her angel wings on August 3rd, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan.G Beck. Survivors: Daughters Steffany Jackson (Bill) and Patricia Bradley (Henry); Granddaughters Jennifer and Jessica Schell, Mallory Michael and Emily Webb (Anthony); as well as several great-grandchildren. The family will be having a private interment....
Wilma M. Grise
Jul 30, 2025
Wilma M. Grise, 87, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. A time of visitation with family present will be held from 2-4 pm, on Sunday, August 3, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Graveside Service, 10 am, Monday, August 4, at Resthaven Cemetery, 11800 W. Kellogg.
Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, Alex Gunther; both parents; and daughter,...
Mariana Christian
Jul 29, 2025
Mariana Nicole Christian, 31, of Wichita, passed away on July 29, 2025. She was born on January 20, 1994, in Sfantu, Gheorghe, Romania, to her parents Gheorghe and Rozalia Borzos, who named her Ana Mária Borzos. At the age of 5, she was adopted by James and Sandra Christian in La Habra, California, where she spent most of her childhood....
Marjorie Eva Osterman
Jul 29, 2025
Marjorie Eva Osterman, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on April 27, 1947, to Bertram and Shirley Broddle, Marjorie lived a life filled with devotion to her family, faith, and community.
A graduate of Friends University, Marjorie shared her knowledge as an instructor at Wichita Business College...
Sharon McCurry
Jul 28, 2025
Sharon Louise McCurry, 85, Homemaker, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025 in Wichita, KS. Sharon was born December 20, 1939 in Wichita, KS to the late Carl and Louise Dodd. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Robert N. "Bob" McCurry. Sharon also leaves behind her son Bud and his wife, Renee McCurry; daughter, Lori and her husband,...
Earl Ray
Jul 27, 2025
Earl L. Ray, 78, of Wichita, Kansas passed away on July 27, 2025. He was born to Burriel and Alice (Busch) Ray on May 18, 1947 in Wichita, Kansas. He attended Riverview and Wichita Heights High School. After graduating high school, Earl served in the United States Navy in Vietnam. Following his time in the service, he became a truck...
Elden G. Haskin
Jul 24, 2025
Elden G. Haskin, 61, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 24, 2025. A Visitation with family present will be held from 4-6 pm, Friday, August 8, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway.
Elden was preceded in death by his son, Waylon Haskin; parents, Walter and Glennice Haskin; and his beloved dog, Kilo. Survivors include his sons, Keith Haskin (Mallory), Anthony Haskin...
Ron Shinn
Jul 21, 2025
Ronald Eric Shinn, 68, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025. Memorial service celebrating Ron's life will be at 1:00pm, Saturday, August 9, at Christian Family Ministries. Ron is preceded in death by his wife, Kelly Shinn; father, Paul Shinn; and sister, Roberta Swenson. He is survived by his mother, Lucille Shinn; sister and brother-in-law, Robin (Darrell) Marin; and many nieces,...
Julie Ryherd
Jul 21, 2025
If you are reading this, God has called me home. I, Julie Ann (Tyson) Ryherd, passed on to be with my Lord and Savior on July 21, 2025 with my loving family by my side.
I was blessed with a wonderful life. I was born in Dodge City, Kansas to Robert and Lela Tyson on February 8, 1950. I had an...
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