Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Sep 28, 2022

Michele Marie Gamon, 54, Homemaker, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Celebration of Life 10:30am, Wednesday, Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Michele is survived by her husband of 27 years, Rogelio; her mother, Elisabeth Porter; son, Anthony and his wife Mekinah; daughter, Alicia Gamon; brother, Donnie Porter; sisters, Linda Porter and Diana Newsom. She was preceded in death by her parents-in-law,...

Sep 28, 2022

Paul Arthur Dykstra, 67, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Paul was born in Everett, Washington on March 23, 1955. After proudly serving in the Marines, Paul worked in the aircraft manufacturing industry, working at both Cessna and Spirit until retirement. Visitation will be Sunday, October 2, from 2-4pm, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 South Broadway. Funeral service will be...

Sep 27, 2022

Michele R. Shrout, 60, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Michele is survived by her husband, Chuck Shrout; children, Nathan Shrout (Erica), Caleb Shrout (Erin), Aimee Counce (Josh), and Samantha Scott (Dalton); mother, Virginia Jennings; siblings, Karen Razek (Joe), David Jennings (Joyce), and Sonya Greenway (Jeff); grandchildren, Cadence, Madelyn, Emma, Olivia, Parker, Scarlett, Everly, Iris, Deacon, Hadden, and Keziah....

Sep 24, 2022

Michael Carl Steiner Sr, 74, Retired Sedgwick County maintenance employee and construction business owner, loving husband, father, papa and friend to all passed away September 24th, 2022. Born April 1st,1948 in Watseka, Illinois to Carl S. and Mary M. (Dunn) Steiner. A proud United States Navy veteran who served his country on the USS Renshaw. His service included the...

Sep 24, 2022

Wanda L. Ecker, 91, retired USD 259 Educator, born July 10, 1931 in Ottawa, KS, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Wichita, KS. Celebration of Life will be held 11:00am, Saturday, October 1, 2022 at West Heights United Methodist Church. Wanda is survived by her partner, Jane Hyde as well as numerous friends and cousins. Memorials to Harry...

Sep 23, 2022

Harry Bruno Castelli, 94, died on September 23, 2022 at Catholic Care Center at Bel Aire, Kansas.

Harry was born on January 25, 1928 in Midland, Pennsylvania. He was the youngest of six children of Italian immigrants, Lucy and Amedeo “Mike” Castelli. He was predeceased by his parents and by siblings Therna (Castelli) DeFrancis, William Castelli, Emma...

Sep 22, 2022

Cecilia M. Rowe, 87, retired St. Francis Hospital, Tulsa, OK Patient Liaison and Financial Counselor, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Susana Zaragosa, Sr.; husband, Cecil E. Rowe; and her siblings, Tony Gobea, Joe "Frank" Gobea and Sally M. Padilla. Survivors include her daughter, Zara Gilbert; sister, Marl Ellen Smedley;...

Sep 21, 2022

Richard James Loibl, 86, of Wichita, Kansas, was called home on September 21, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. He was born to parents, Emma and Fred Loibl on September 5, 1936 in Offerle, Kansas. He is survived by his wife, Lavaughn of 65 years; children, Richard Loibl Jr. (Karen), Mark Loibl (Gina), and Christina Sinfellow (John); grandchildren, Lindy Stephan (Tyler),...

Sep 21, 2022

John W. Bates, 76, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Visitation with family, 6-8 pm, Thursday, Sept. 29, and Celebration of Life Service, 10 am, Friday, Sept. 30, both at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. John is survived by his wife, Debbie Bates; daughter, Kelly Baughn; stepson, Joe Hunter (Tiffany); sister, Jenny Jenson; sister-in-law, Becky Jarrett (Larry); grandchildren, Alexis,...

Sep 20, 2022

Darrell Plinsky, 98, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earnest and Hazel Plinsky; brother, Dean Plinsky; and grandson, Carlton Jamison. Survivors include his wife of many years, Wanda Plinsky; children, David Plinsky (Marie), Timothy Plinsky (Karen), Carlton Plinsky, Lori Pryor (Steven), and Gretchen Snowden (Roy); sister, Carolyn Hansen (Gilbert); grandchildren, Jeff,...

Sep 20, 2022

Evelyn Hartsell, 82, passed away Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 in Wichita, Kansas. No services are scheduled at this time. Evelyn was an incredible Mother, loving Sister and devoted Grandmother whose huge heart, sarcastic sense of humor and infectious laugh will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her. She valued family above all else and fiercely...

Sep 20, 2022

John Eugene Quenzer of Bel Aire, Kansas, beloved husband of Ruby Quenzer, passed away on September 20.  He was 94.

John was born on a farm in Maple Leaf, South Dakota.  He was the third child of Daniel and Rosalie (Kunz) Quenzer.  After growing up on a farm in Idaho, John served in the U.S. Army during...

Sep 19, 2022

Kathy J. Shartzer, Kate or Nana, 67, passed away September 19, 2022, unexpectedly due to heart complications. Kathy was a proud organ donor and her spirit will live on. Kathy was born on July 14, 1955, to Joseph and Lula Mae (Tucker) Cochran in Independence, KS. Kathy grew up in Independence, marrying David on July 14, 1973. After having children, Kathy got...

Sep 19, 2022

Jeston Dean Ross, 32, an Earth-bound angel, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022. Everyone that meet Jeston liked him. Everybody that knew Jeston loved him. He inspired people to be better. Rosary will be at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception at 7:30, Thursday, September 22. Funeral mass will be at 10:00, Friday, September 23, also at the Cathedral...

Sep 17, 2022

Charlotte Ann Fitzgerald, 79, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022. Charlotte is survived by her husband, Pat Fitzgerald; sons, Tim Short (Shelly) and Don Short; sister, Linda Rowland; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents, Melvin and Evelyn Towrey. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 am, Saturday, October 1st, at...

Sep 17, 2022

Lawrence O. "Larry" Bengtson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2022.  Larry was born on December 10, 1922, near Smolan, Kansas.  He was the son of Gustaf and Augusta Bengtson.  He grew up on the family farm and attended school in Smolan.  After enrolling at Bethany College, he enlisted in the...

Sep 17, 2022

Hestel D. Sewell, 81, Welder and Former Owner of Hestel's Maintenance, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022. Hestel was preceded in death by his parents, James Robert "Sam" and Lillie Sewell and siblings, Margaret Maddox, James Robert Sewell, Jr., J.R. Edwards and Charles Sewell. Survivors include his wife, Jerrie Sewell, his children, Hestel James Sewell, Vickie and husband, Dan...

Sep 16, 2022

Loy O. Carlson, 90, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022 in Wichita, KS. Loy was born on May 31, 1932 in Clay Center, KS.  He was the son of Carl R. and Eula M. (Reed) Carlson. Loy had his first job at the age of 8, putting boxes together for baby chicks at the Nelson Hatchery in Morganville,...

Sep 15, 2022

Windy Rain Cromwell, 64, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022. Visitation with family, 2-4 pm, Sunday, Sept. 25, and Celebration of Life Service, 10 am, Monday, Sept. 26, both at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Windy was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary Patterson, and is survived by companion, Mark DeMour; sons, Matthew and Mark, Jr.;...

Sep 13, 2022

DIANA KAY SAMUELSON, 73, beloved daughter, sister, mother, aunt, friend and educator passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, following a seven-year back-and-forth battle with breast, bone, liver and brain cancer. She was born in Oklahoma City on March 8, 1949. She was adopted by Rolin and Agnes Tracy. She graduated from Wichita South High School in 1967 before...