Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Hipolito Rosales

Aug 18, 2022

Hipolito Gonzalez Rosales, 84, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022. Visitation with family, 4-8 pm, Wednesday, August 24. Rosary Service, 9:30 am, Thursday, August 25, followed by Funeral Mass at 10 am, St. Mary's Cathedral, 430 N. Broadway. Burial will follow services at Calvary Cemetery-Wichita. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Services by Cozine Memorial Group-Broadway Mortuary.

Trudy Helsel

Aug 17, 2022

Trudy Louella Helsel was born to Finis and Mildred Woolery on March 18, 1950, in Wichita, Kansas. Her siblings included a brother, Donald, and four sisters, Wanda, Dee, Linda, and Doris. As a child she resided in the Hutchinson area where she attended school. On July 20, 1967, Trudy married Michael Eugene Helsel. She had said, "Mike was her...

Dennis Werth

Aug 16, 2022

Beloved father and retired car wholesaler, Dennis Werth passed away on August 16th, 2022, at the age of 71. He is survived by his children, Lonnie Werth, Jared Werth, Tory Dunn, Kait Werth, mother, Jane Werth, siblings, Bill Werth, Sherry Cummins, Kathy Schreurs, and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at St. Anne Church at 2801 S. Seneca in...

Tony Shoemaker

Aug 16, 2022

Tony Dean Shoemaker, 63, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Visitation will be at 1:30, Friday, August 19, at Colonial Heights Church. Service will follow the visitation at 2:30, Friday, August 19, also at Colonial Heights Church. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Lyndell and Patricia Shoemaker; and brother-in-law, Brian Westerfield. Survivors include his wife of 12...

Anita Garofalo

Aug 14, 2022

You always knew where you stood with Anita Garofalo. Whether it was the slightly arched eyebrow or a few well-chosen, firm words, she told you exactly what she thought. Anita’s eldest daughter, Laura, has always said, “When they made Anita, they broke the mold!” We can all attest she was one of a kind. Uniquely, classically Anita.

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Gerald "Buddy" McDow

Aug 14, 2022

Gerald L. "Buddy" McDow III, 38, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022. Private family services have been held. Gerald was preceded in death by his grandfather, Gerald McDow, Sr.; grandmother, Pearl Shriver; and infant niece, Cora McDow. Survivors include his parents, Gerald McDow, Jr. and Delana McDow; children, Savannah, Sydney, Gerald IV, and Gideon; sisters, Geraldine Jones and Annetta...

Ernest "Ernie" Spence

Aug 12, 2022

Ernest “Ernie” Leon Spence, 90, returned to the stars peacefully by the light of a full moon on Friday, August 12, 2022. Ernie was preceded in death by wife of 60 years, “his sweetheart”, Gertrude Spence and sons, Ernest Leon Spence, Jr and Everett Allen Spence.  Survivors include his daughter, Linda Spence; granddaughter, Marty Spence; sons, Gary Douglas Spence, Randall Lynn Spence,...

George Fooshee

Aug 12, 2022

George Trewitt Fooshee Jr. met his Savior in glory at 92 years old on Friday morning, August 12, 2022.  Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and 13 times adoring great grandfather, left this world for the One he has long hoped for.  He will be tremendously missed and gratefully remembered as a loving partner, brother in Christ, and devoted shepherd of...

Doug Ginther

Aug 10, 2022

Doug Ginther, 63, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022. There will be a Celebration of Life Service Saturday, August 20, 2:00 pm, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Doug is survived by his spouse, Lisa Ginther; children, Jennifer James, Ryan Ginther, Sean Ginther; brother, Carroll Ginther (Tammy); sister, Cathy Taylor (Bob); grandchild, Alex; and "little roomie" Evan Benoit. He was preceded...

Etta Enders

Aug 9, 2022

Etta Allen (Caston) Enders, age 90, retired teacher, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away quietly and peacefully, surrounded by her family on August 9, 2022. Etta Allen Caston was born on November 12, 1931, in McComb, Mississippi to William and Catherine Cates Caston. Just prior to her freshman year in high school, Etta and her family moved...

Michael Gibson

Aug 7, 2022

Michael opened Gibson & Mancini Architectural Firm in 1970 later expanding to Gibson, Mancini, Carmichael & Nelson in Garden City, KS. He designed many hospitals, churches and schools throughout Southwest Kansas including Southwind Country Club.

Mick was an avid book reader, hot air balloonist, downhill skier, golfer and the last known connoisseur of J&B Scotch.

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Kathy Melvin

Aug 6, 2022

Kathy L. Melvin, 70, retired Southeast High School Para Educator, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Monday, Funeral Service 10:30am, Tuesday, both at the Broadway Mortuary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; parents, Louis and Velva Marnane, and brother, Ross Marnane. Survivors include her sons, Craig Melvin and Keith (Bridget) Melvin; brother, Kent (Sara)...

Lai "Jane" Wong

Aug 6, 2022

Lai "Jane" Wong, 79, retired Owner of the South City Restaurant, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022. Visitation with family present 6-8:00pm, Friday, Aug. 12 and Funeral Service 10:00am, Saturday, Aug. 13 both at the Broadway Mortuary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Wong; parents, Lin-Woon and Kan Chau; 2 brothers and 1 sister. Survivors include...

William Wyatt

Aug 5, 2022

William "Bill" John Wyatt, 78, retired lineman for KG&E, passed away on August 5th, 2022. Memorial Service is scheduled for Saturday, August 13th at 10:00 a.m. at Calvary Chapel - West Wichita, 2223 S. Maize Rd., Wichita, Kansas, 67209. Bill is survived by his children, Brenda (Zachariah) Roose, William Wyatt, John (Kayla) Wyatt, and Patricia Arrington; his girlfriend, Connie...

Kerry Vaughn

Aug 5, 2022

Kerry Lee Vaughn, 70, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022. A visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 on Wednesday, August 10, at Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service will be at 2:00, Thursday, August 11, at Central Community Church. Kerry was preceded in death by her parents, Haroll, and Naomi Davis; and brother, Dan Davis. Survivors include her husband, Terry Vaughn; children,...

Josiah Richey

Aug 4, 2022

Josiah Richey passed away on Aug 4, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Carol Trager

Aug 4, 2022

Carol Diane (Henneke) Trager was born August 9, 1955 in Enid, Oklahoma to Walter Lee and Hilda (Rueter) Henneke and passed from this life into her heavenly home on August 4, 2022 in Wichita, Kansas. Carol graduated from Enid High School in 1973, Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas in 1977, and Wesley School of Nursing in 1979. She retired May...

Amelia Lewis

Aug 3, 2022

Minnie Amelia Lewis, 88, passed away August 3, 2022. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00, Tuesday, August 9, at Broadway Mortuary. A celebration of life will be at 2:00, Wednesday, August 10, also at Broadway Mortuary. Following the service, interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Amelia is preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Lewis; parents, Clyde and Cleo Gary;...

Charles Williams

Aug 2, 2022

Charlie Ray Williams, 70, passed away August 2, 2022. Visitation will be at 1:00, Saturday, August 13, at Bethel Life Center. A celebration of life will be at 2:00, Saturday, August 13, also at Bethel Life Center. Following the service the family would like to invite everybody to a reception at BC’s Bar and Grill beginning at 5:00, Saturday,...

Shane Bryson

Aug 1, 2022

Shane Eldon Bryson, 52, Coleman Co. Inventory Control employee, passed away Monday, August 1, 2022. Memorial service 11:00am, Saturday, August 13, 2022 at the 47th St. Church of Christ. Preceded in death by his father, Donald Bryson, Shane is survived by his wife of 19 years, Toni. Shane is also survived by his mother, Emma and step-father, Tom Henry;...