Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Oct 22, 2022

Donna June Wolfe, 96, born June 7, 1926 in Wichita, KS, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Maria Court Assisted Living, Mulvane, KS. Donna retired from Boulevard State Bank as a Proof Operator/Supervisor. Funeral service 10:30am, Wednesday, Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Burial will follow at White Chapel Cemetery. On September 8, 1946 she married Leo E. Wolfe, who passed...

Oct 21, 2022

Sharon K. Lessig, went to be with the Lord on October 21, 2022.  She was born on October 16, 1956 in Wichita, Kansas. She leaves behind her husband of 29 years, Dale D. Lessig, brother Roger Wycoff and sister-in-law Sandy.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Pauline Wycoff.  Sharon was an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner of...

Oct 21, 2022

Annita Louise Black - March 11, 1955 - October 21, 2022 - Wichita, Kansas Annita Black achieved the ultimate victory when she went home to be with the Lord on October 21, 2022. Annita was one of seven children. Their father, David Cooper, taught her his trade as an automotive painter and she worked alongside him for a number...

Oct 20, 2022

Shirley Ann Brown went peacefully to her heavenly home on Thursday, October 20, 2022.  She was born on February 5, 1930, in Wichita, Kansas to Henry Buck, Jr and Grace Helen Buck (Kellogg).  Shirley is survived by her son, Robert L. Carpenter, Jr., and his wife Rebecca L. Carpenter, her daughter, Ann M. Curtright, and her husband Chris A. Curtright, as well...

Oct 20, 2022

Curtis L. Newby, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Brother, leaves behind his wife of 62 years, Grace; his two daughters Dedra and Dana; his grandson Aidan, and sister Martha. He was preceded in death by his parents Bliss and Ruth.

Curtis’ life of 83 years entailed many unique professions including city planner for Wichita; associate pastor; musician, and fine artist.

Oct 19, 2022

Carol Ellen Borgess Kuhns was born September 28, 1938, in El Paso, Texas to Thomas Edward and Ellen Brient Borges. She had one sister, Ann Borges Eubanks, of Houston, Texas. Growing up in El Paso she was surrounded by a loving family and many friends, especially those at First Church of the Nazarene, where she was a member. Her...

Oct 18, 2022

Judy Dold Higdon, painter and teacher, and most of all self-described “professional mother”, died Tuesday, October 18, at age 85.

A lifelong resident of Wichita, Judy attended the University of Arizona, Wichita State University, and University of Kansas, where she graduated in 1958 with a degree in elementary education.  She was a member of Pi Beta Phi...

Oct 16, 2022

April Therese Hodge (Nusse), 75, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022 at St Francis Hospital. April Nusse was born December 29, 1946 in Leadville, Colorado, the daughter of Francis “Fritz” Joseph and Mary Louise Nusse. She moved to Wichita at a young age and graduated from East High School in 1965.

April loved to work with horses,...

Oct 15, 2022

Mark Allen Esteb, 69, went to be with the Lord Saturday, October 15, 2022. Visitation with family will be held from 6-8 pm, Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Celebration of Life Service, 10:30 am, Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Berean Assembly, 1215 W. Carey Lane, Wichita. Mark was preceded in death by his father, Harold Goburn...

Oct 15, 2022

Larry Dean Wise (65) passed away October 15, 2022 in Wichita, Ks after a very hard and tough fight with cancer. Even though the battle was hard, Larry did not waver to live life to the fullest until the end. Larry was born February 27, 1957 in Wichita. He is preceded in death by his father, Bob Wise, daughter,...

Oct 12, 2022

Marc Anthony Polk passed away 10/12/2022. He was born at Loring Air Force Base, Maine on 03/14/1985. Throughout his childhood, he and his family lived a military life, traveling across America from base to base. Eventually, they settled in Wichita, Kansas. Marc graduated from Derby High School and attended Wichita State University with hopes of obtaining a degree in...

Oct 12, 2022

Katherine Elizabeth White Goree died on October 12, 2022. Kathy was 52 years old. She is survived by her children, Charles Thomas Goree and Addison Gray Goree.  She is also survived by her parents, Thomas White Sr. and  his wife Teresa and Sharon White Gruber and her husband J Richard Gruber.  Other survivors include her brothers, Thomas White, Jr and Andrew White and his...

Oct 12, 2022

Alice Louise Gates, 87, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022. A memorial service celebrating Louise's life will be at 2:00, Saturday, October 22, at Broadway Mortuary. Louise is preceded in death by her parents, Karl and Elizabeth Crawford; and sister, Corinne Crawford. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, William "Bill" Gates; daughters, Cynthia (Lawrence) Duty,...

Oct 11, 2022

Diane Wallis, 78, Servant of the Lord, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Funeral service 1:30 Friday, First Pentecostal Church, Wichita, KS. Diane was preceded in death by her husband Bud Wallis, her parents, Oval and Esther Belle Booze, sons, Buddy Wallis and Darren Wallis, Sr and grandson, Eric Wallis. Survivors include her daughter, Cindy and husband, Tim Glasscock;...

Oct 10, 2022

Michael Lee Tuttle, 82, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. He worked as an aeronautical engineer for General Electric for 35 yrs at the Lynn MA. Strother Field in  Ark City, KS, and Tinker AFB in Oklahoma City OK. facilities. He was a former resident of Ipswich, MA,...

Oct 9, 2022

John David Bibb, 58, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, October 9th , 2022. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 17th , from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway.

John, an Air Force veteran, was most recently employed by Cessna as a Technical Writer. Since he left the company he...

Oct 9, 2022

Susanne D. Phillips, 65, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022. There will be a Celebration of Life Service at 10 am, Saturday, Oct. 22, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Susanne is survived by her sons, Alex Jinks (Claire) and Jason Jinks; mother, Janet Wurth; brothers, John Wurth and Mike Wurth; and grandchildren, Oren Jinks and Errol Jinks. She...

Oct 9, 2022

Born July 5, 1931, Evelyn (Campbell) Calderwood lived a life of faithful service to her family and to her Lord. The daughter of C. Everett and Doradell (Bailes) Campbell, Evelyn grew up in the Kansas City area and graduated from Sterling College in 1953.

Alongside Don, the loving husband of 56 years who welcomed her to glory, Evelyn...

Oct 9, 2022

Dana Lynn Dietz, 72, Homemaker, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022. Dana was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Coral Kirmer and her siblings, Mark and Judy Kirmer and her grandson, Joshua George. Survivors include her husband, William "Bill" Dietz, her daughter Nicki and husband, Matt Carroll and their daughter, Raimi, her son, Scott and wife, Priscilla...

Oct 9, 2022

Barbara Irene Crawford, 83, born March 15, 1939 in Wichita, KS, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022. Visitation 6-8:00 Thursday, Funeral Service 10:00am, Friday, both at Broadway Mortuary. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, George A. Crawford, her parents, Fred B. and Myrtle Nabia Coonrod; her brother-in-law, Burris C. Crawford, sister-in-law, Phyllis Crawford; niece, Stacy Schroff; great-nephew,...