Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Feb 3, 2023

Gayland Gene Miller, 81, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023. Visitation with family present will held from 6-8 pm, Thursday, Feb. 9, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Celebration of Life Service, 2:30 pm, Friday, Feb. 10, at Epic Church, 7011 E. Central Ave. Gayland was preceded in death by his mother, Vera Buckbee; brothers, Frank Edmond Miller, Jr., and...

Feb 3, 2023

Gay Lynn Cummins, 68, former Registered Nurse, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023. Family services will be held at a later date. Gay was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Cummins and her parents, James and Helen Lukens. Survivors include her son, Robert Cummins; daughters, Brandy and husband, Gary Collins and Buffy and husband, Derrick Slocum; brother, Gordon Lukens;...

Feb 3, 2023

Alice "Jo" Berchtold, 98, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. Funeral Service 1:30pm, Thursday, Feb. 9, Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Donald Berchtold, survivors include her daughters, Jill (Raymon) Rush, Wichita, KS and Tish (Mark) Klus, Philadelphia, PA; sister, Etoila Lang, St. Louis, MO; grandchildren, Jacob (Kate) Rush, Joelle...

Feb 2, 2023

Noukham Chaithonh, 83, retired Chance Manufacturing Tool Crib Attendant, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023. Noukham was preceded in death by his parents Bounmee and Bounma Chaithonh and his wife, Khandee Chaithonh. Survivors include his sons, Nick and wife, Nalin, Charlie and wife, Toulavanh, Alex, and Jason and wife Ipei Chung; daughters, Nangsy Sysomphone and Christina Chaithonh; brother, Danny Ounkham...

Jan 31, 2023

Dorothy Mae Myers, 91, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Memorial service details will be announced soon. Dorothy is preceded in death by her loving husband of 71 years, Milton Myers; parents, Fred and Alma Kirkendall; and several siblings. She is survived by daughters, Brenda (Kirk) Clayton, and Rita Myers; sisters, Erma Burke, Mary Houser, and Shirley (Frank) Weaver; sister-in-law,...

Jan 28, 2023

Bill measured his life by his accomplishments; and there were many.  As a young man he earned his Eagle Scout Award and was among the first Scouts to work blazing trails at the Philmont Scout Ranch before the Ranch was open to Scouts.  He was also a veteran of World War II; he mustered out with the rank of 2nd...

Jan 26, 2023

 

Joy Johnson, 85, born to Sam and Juanita Gaskill of Lewis, KS, June 7, 1937.

 

Joy was a popular and successful Mortgage Banker in Wichita, KS, starting with Interstate Securities in 1957 followed by Wichita State Bank, Wheeler Kelly Hagney, Fourth National Bank, Bank IV and East Side Bank. She entered banking as a secretary and retired a...

Jan 26, 2023

Ian Caleb Escalante, 40, passed away January 26, 2023, in Falls Church, Virginia, where he has resided since 2013. He was born in Wichita, Kansas December 15, 1982, in Wichita, Kansas, to Nelson Escalante and Catherine Cowley. Ian will be remembered for his love of The Beatles, Alice in Wonderland, boxing, and the playing the bagpipes. He was known as...

Jan 24, 2023

Rick Wheeler passed away peacefully on January 24, 2023 at the age of 66.  Rick is survived by his devoted parents; Richard and Peggy Wheeler, his siblings:  Stephen Wheeler, Julie Lienhard, Karen Frye, and Jennifer Wheeler; his nieces:  Melissa Wheeler, Bridget Hightower (Tom), Hannah Lienhard, Samantha Rice (Colton), Madison Frye, and Kennedy Frye; his nephews: Joseph Lienhard (Tristin), Daniel Lienhard (Lucy), Tripp Morrison, Wheeler...

Jan 24, 2023

Mary worked for The Coleman Company in the blowmold department with plastics. After 25 years she went back to school for computer repair. Mary graduated from Butler Community Collage with her Associates Degree. Spent some time working for Dillons before finally retiring.

Mary was an outgoing and loving person. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family. Mary also enjoyed...

Jan 23, 2023

Jacqueline (“Jacque”) Naifeh Kouri fell asleep in the Lord in Wichita, Kansas on January 23, 2023.  Jacque was born in Bristow, Oklahoma on May 18, 1935.  Jacque, together with her parents Thomas and Lucille Naifeh, moved to Woodward, Oklahoma when Jacque was young and she graduated from Woodward High School.  She attended the University of Oklahoma and met the love...

Jan 23, 2023

Marjorie Jean Courter Marchand passed away January 23, 2023 at the age of 101 in Mulvane, KS. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Jean was born June 16, 1921 in Greenwood County, KS to Charles and Marian Courter and grew up on the family farm in Climax, KS along with her 2 younger brothers Clayton and...

Jan 21, 2023

Robert Braden, 71, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023. No services will be held at this time. Robert was preceded in death by his step-daughter, Ashley Heinzen and step-granddaughter, Orchid Heinzen. Survivors include his wife, Karla Braden; sons, Ryan Long and Erik Braden; daughter, Makala Braden; and grandchild, Fuscia Heinzen. Memorials to: Down Syndrome International. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Arrangements...

Jan 20, 2023

Dale Allen Parker was born to Clarence and Lorene Schoeppel Parker on February 27, 1943 in Wichita, Kansas. Though he was born in Wichita, Dale was raised in Clearwater, Kansas. Upon graduating from Clearwater High School, Dale attended Friends University where he studied agriculture. After graduating from Friends, Dale stayed in the Clearwater area to farm for several years. After...

Jan 18, 2023

Mary Ama Dellor, 62, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Visitation will be from 1:00-5:00, Thursday, February 2, at Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service for Mary will be at 10:00am, Friday, February 3, at Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Burial will immediately follow the funeral service at Kechi Cemetery. Mary is survived by her loving husband, Dennis Adamah; sons, Humphrey Adamah, Jesse Adamah,...

Jan 16, 2023

MaeDean passed away peacefully at Sedgwick Plaza Assisted Living on Jan. 16, 2023. Open viewing 9-4:00pm, Thursday and Funeral Service 1:30 Friday, both at Broadway Mortuary. She is survived by her children Stanley (Joyce) Cochran and Teresa (Mike) Clark, 4 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 7 nieces and nephews. She was preceded by her husband, Harold Cochran; parents, Arthur and Mabel...

Jan 15, 2023

Melinda Paige McNaughten, 45, loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on January 15, 2023. A reception celebrating her life will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Saturday, January 28, at Crestview Country Club. Remarks will take place at 5:30 pm.

 

Mindy was born on September 11, 1977 in Wichita, Kansas, to Louis and Karen...

Jan 15, 2023

Carol E. Sullivan, 82, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023. Carol was retired from Cessna Aircraft and had worked there for 27 years. No Services will be held at this time. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Oma White and son, Randy Sullivan. Survivors include her brothers, Charles White and Calvin White; also several nieces and...

Jan 13, 2023

Jan 13, 2023

Loretta Orindgreff, 85, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023. Visitation with family will be from 6:00-8:00pm, Monday, January 16, at Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service will be at 10:00am, Tuesday, January 17, at the Cozine Life Events Center. Burial will follow service at Resthaven Cemetery. Loretta is preceded in death by husband, Charles Orindgreff; father, Dee Fair; mother, Lillie Katherine Armstrong;...