Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

James Ross

Jul 19, 2022

James Thomas Ross, 76, of Wichita, KS, peacefully passed away on July 19, 2022 surrounded by loved ones.

James was born on May 13, 1946 to Marie Thorpe in Kansas City, Missouri. After James graduated from Richfield High School in Waco, Texas in 1964, he pursued a degree in Medical Technology at Wichita State University.  Later, he...

Kermit Daum

Jul 15, 2022

Kermit Jake Daum passed away July 15, 2022. He was 88 years old. A Celebration of Life Reception will be held Saturday August 6th, from 1pm-3pm at the Cozine Life Events Center at 11500 E. 21st St. N. in Wichita. Tributes and sharing will begin at 2:00 pm.

Kermit is preceded in death by the love of...

Gregory Gordon

Jul 15, 2022

Gregory Alan Gordon, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 at home. A viewing and gathering for family and friends is from 4 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 19, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway in Wichita. There will be no additional formal services. Greg was born September 29, 1959 to Darletha and Richard Gordon in LaCrosse, Kan. Greg had...

Steve King

Jul 12, 2022

Steve J. King, 71, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. No services. Steve is survived by his daughter, Colleen King; son, Andrew King; 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jean Maxwell and brother, Garth King, Jr. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Arrangements by Cozine Memorial Group-Broadway Mortuary.

Melba Cherry

Jul 10, 2022

Melba May Cherry, 86, passed away July 10, 2022. Born August 21, 1935 in Newton, Melba is preceded in death by her parents, William Arthur and Mary Miller, 6 siblings - Wilson, Don, Betty, DG, Richard Arlen and Patricia. She is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Lyman Cherry; children, Debi (Roger) Blurton, Steve (Yolanda) Cherry, David...

Verline Krause

Jul 10, 2022

Verline Violet Dockins was born at home on October 23, 1925 near the town of Wideman in Izard County, Arkansas, the oldest of six in the family of James Sanford and Omah Amba Jones Dockins. She died at the Bridgewater Healthcare Center in Carmel, Indiana on July 10, 2022 at the age of 96 years, 8 months and 18...

Agnes Dry

Jul 9, 2022

Agnes Marie ‘Aggie’ Dry, October 6, 1933- July 9, 2022. The oldest of ten children born in Harlingen, Texas. Proceeded in death by her parents, Daniel ‘Hale’ and Lillie (Finley) Warner, husband Bob D. Dry Sr., companion Marion Schuman, son Bobby D. Dry Jr., daughter in law Debbie Dry, sister Bonnie Anderson and brothers Gordon, Neil, Daniel, Terry, and James...

Danielle Hollingsworth

Jul 9, 2022

Danielle Marie Hollingsworth, 30, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022. Visitation with family present, will be held on Thursday, July 14, from 6-8 pm, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Family will hold a private Celebration of Life Service. Survivors include Danielle's parents, David and Diana Hollingsworth; sons, Jorden Gregg and Finn Miller; stepson, Luke Miller; sisters, Destiny...

Janie Ritz

Jul 9, 2022

Janie Sue Ritz Westover, 74, went home Saturday, July 9, 2022 with family at her bedside. She left behind a daughter, Katrina Jewell Wolf Ritz; sister, Martha Kimball Westover; brother, Robert Westover; sisters-in-law, Carleen Westover, and Pamela Westover; grandson, Calvin James Dean Wolf; 1 niece, and 3 nephews. She is preceded in death by her father, Gail Westover; mother,...

C. R. "Bob" Dunne

Jul 6, 2022

C.R. “Bob” Dunne, 91, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, died on July 6,2022.

A private family service has been planned.

Bob was born to Darcy Edgar and Elizabeth (Testard) Dunne, Jr. on January 7, 1931 in Wichita, Kansas.  He was one of four children: Darcy Edgar, III (Sonny), Betty Marie (Sis) and Nancy…

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Anna "Pat" Kunkle

Jul 5, 2022

Pat was a devoted and loving servant of God. She was an active member of Westview Baptist Church since 1976. Pat served the church community in many capacities. She enjoyed time visiting with her many friends, schoolmates, neighbors, medical staff and co-workers. She was independent and hard working. Pat was always willing to help others and continued as a...

Harry Elder

Jul 4, 2022

Harry Scott Elder, 51, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022. Family will hold a private Celebration of Life gathering in the near future. Harry was preceded in death by his parents, Harry O. Elder and Guadalupe (Villarreal) Elder. He is survived by his sister, Teresa Edwards (Chad); niece, Chelsea Cartland; nephew, Michael Cox; great-niece, Aubrey; great-nephew, Easton; several...

Thomas Simpson

Jul 3, 2022

Simpson, Thomas Alexander, 71, passed away on July 3, 2022. Tommy was born June 26, 1951 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Thomas Alexander Simpson and Helen Jean Shaning. He immigrated to Wichita, Kansas with his family in 1954. Tommy was preceded in death by his father and sister-in-law, Cathleen (Barry). Survivors include, his mother Helen, his brothers, Barry of Tucson,...

Dorothy Martin

Jul 3, 2022

Dorothy Lee Martin was born on August 21, 1930 to Clarence and Blanche Blake of Maize, Kansas, the last of six daughters. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents and sisters Genevieve, Lucille, Vera, Willadean and Helen. She grew up in Maize and later attended Wichita North High School by train where she met her future husband Paul...

Jorge Vaquera, Jr.

Jul 2, 2022

Jorge Vaquera, Jr., 24, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will at be 7:00pm, Thursday, July 7, at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am, July 8, at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Interment will follow mass at Greenwood Cemetery. The family wants to express that casual...

Ruth Faroh

Jul 2, 2022

Ruth Louise Faroh, 96, former owner of ETC. Fashions in Wichita, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Mitchell Faroh, her parents, Paul and Naomi Ellis, brothers, Harvey and Jimmie Ellis and her sister, Marie Shabkie. Survivors include her sons, Craig and his wife Janet Faroh and John Faroh, her daughter, Jana...

Ruth Warfield

Jul 1, 2022

Ruth E. Warfield, 91, Former Banking Employee, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held 10:30am, Saturday, July 9, 2022 at the Cozine Life Events Center. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Bill Warfield; son, Bill "Randy" (Michelle) Warfield; daughters, Janella Shellenberger and Janet Warfield; brother, Chuck Woolf; brother-in-law, Bob Warfield; grandchildren, William...

Debra Buesch

Jun 30, 2022

Debra Ann Buesch, 64, Former Wesley and Via Christi St. Francis OR Nurse, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2022. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert and parents, Max and Lucille Newby, survivors include her sons, Matthew Buesch, Michael and wife, Andrea Buesch and Stephen and wife, Marie Buesch; step-daughter, Dianna Buesch; brother, Greg and wife, Rhonda Newby; sisters,...

Charles Edwards

Jun 29, 2022

Charles "Chuck" William Edwards Jr, 70, proud Marine and retired Auto Mechanic, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022. A celebration of life will be at 3:00pm, Friday, July 22, at Broadway Mortuary. Chuck is preceded in death by his mother, Geraldine Russell; and siblings, Danny Hudlin, Lloyd Combs, Joyce Kester, and James Combs. Survivors include his loving wife, Peggy Edwards;...

Frances Avila

Jun 29, 2022

Frances Y. Avila, 94, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Graveside Service, 1 pm, Friday, July 1, 2022, at Greenwood Cemetery, 6231 W. 47th St. S. Frances is survived by her children, Celia Grajeda, Sarah Jewell, Cynthia Salazar, Sulema Arellano, Susanna Larraga, Joe Salazar, Sonya Arnett, Blas Avila, Jr., and Frances Avila-Krech; 43 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, and 21 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband, Blas V. Avila, Sylvia...