Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

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.

...

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;...

Shane Davis

Aug 1, 2022

Shane Steven Davis was born on September 27, 1969 in Alton, Illinois. Shane passed away on August 1, 2022 in Wichita, Kansas. Shane had over 30 years of experience in the gaming industry, including various leadership roles, most recently serving as Regional Director of Slot Operations with Boyd Gaming. Outside of work, Shane was an avid sports enthusiast, passionate...

Herbert Hudson

Aug 1, 2022

Herbert Everett Hudson, 93, retired U.S. Army and retired Full Gospel Chapel Pastor, passed away Monday, August 1, 2022. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Remus and Gladys Hudson, his daughter, Shawnda G. Chapman, his son, Johnny E. Hudson, granddaughter, Kristin Chapman and great-grandson,...

Sharon Craft

Jul 31, 2022

Sharon Craft, 78, Retired Derby School District Employee, passed away Sunday, July 31st, 2022. No services scheduled at this time. She is survived by her son, Daniel Ray Craft; daughter, April Lee Craft; brother, Frank Dehart; and grandchildren, London and Peyton Craft. Preceded in death by her parents, Francis Dehart Sr. and Cora Anderson; husband, Melvin Craft; and brother, Ron...

German Gomez

Jul 30, 2022

German Armando Gomez, 43, Custom Agri Systems Employee, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022. Preceded in death by his mother, Perfecta Membreno, German is survived by his father, Manuel DeJusus Lemos-Rivas; five sons, Alex, Frank, Benjamin, Kevin and Brandon; brother, Joel Rivas Membreno and his wife, Maria Isabel Rivas Hernandez and his sister, Maria Teresa Membreno and her husband,...

Jane Kuhlmann

Jul 30, 2022

Jane Kuhlmann (nee Moberly) passed from this life into the Lord’s care, on July 30, 2022, with love and peace, surrounded by her husband and children.

Jane was born and raised in Wichita Kansas. She was a graduate of East High School and Kansas University with a degree in education. She was a member of the Delta...

Scott Herren

Jul 30, 2022

Scott Allen Herren, 51, passed away July 30, 2022. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00pm, Thursday, August 4, at Broadway Mortuary. A funeral service will be at 10:00am, Friday, August 5, also at Broadway Mortuary. A party celebrating Scott's life will be Friday evening, with more details to be announced. Scott is preceded in death by his mother, Cheryl Contreras;...

Paul Coogias

Jul 27, 2022

Paul Coogias, 67, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Frances Coogias, and sisters, Inge Brewer and Diane Coogias. Survivors include his wife, Laurie Coogias; children, Lisa Coogias, Joseph Coogias, and Michael Coogias (Melvelles); and grandchildren, Toby Coogias, Douglass Sutton, Katie Sutton, Evan Sutton, and Maddox Coogias. A Celebration of...