Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
James Dolton
Jan 9, 2024
James Paul Dolton, passed away at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas on January 9, 2024 as the result of a vehicle vs pedestrian accident. James is survived by his daughter Imoen Dolton, his mother Sharon Dolton (Ron Messinger) of Brook Park, Ohio and his brother Christopher Dolton. James also had a special family: Gail, Dawson, Sabriya and Caden. James...
Boyce D. Randolph, Sr.
Jan 6, 2024
Boyce Dale Randolph, Sr., 87, retired School Teacher from Rea Woodman and Truesdale Schools in Wichita, KS, passed away January 6, 2024. Visitation 2-4:00pm, Sunday, January 14, 2024, Funeral Service 10:30am, Monday, January 15, 2024 both at the Cozine Life Events Center. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery. Boyce was born in Rural Sallisaw, OK, September 1, 1936 to Faye...
Robert D. "Bob" Razook
Jan 5, 2024
Born on November 12, 1950, to Joan and Curly Razook, Robert D. “Bob” Razook, lived a spirit filled 73 years before finding his way into God’s arms on January 5, 2024.
Known to his family, friends, and all of Wichita as “Bob” or “Bobby”, he typified his proud heritage of a Lebanese descendant with honest, unassuming Wichita,...
Virginia F. Hess
Jan 4, 2024
Virginia F. (Christy) Hess, 88, was born on September 10, 1935, in Redfield, KS, to Edwin E. Christy, Sr. and Edith Alice (Hartman) Christy. She married Norman L. Hess, Sr. of the same Kansas town, on December 6, 1951. She was a housewife and mother for many years, and also worked as a cook at various cafes and nursing homes,...
Margaret A. Nelson Spear
Jan 2, 2024
Margaret A. Nelson Spear, 90, passed away January 2, 2024.
Margaret was Born on September 13, 1933, to Monte and Phyllis Heinzman in Augusta, KS. She was the oldest of seven children.
Survivors include sons Roger (Christie); Steve (Melinda); daughters Valorie (William) Hagerman; Barbara (Matthew) Bachman; and many grand, great grand, and great-great grandchildren.
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Pamela Conyers
Jan 2, 2024
Pamela Jo Conyers, 73, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024. A celebration of Pamela's life will be at 10:30am, Saturday, January 13 at Central Community Church in Wichita, Kansas. Pamela is preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Jacqueline Dieffenbaugh; and brother, Richard Dieffenbaugh. She is survived by her loving husband, Gregg Conyers; sons, Aaron (Shelby) Conyers, and Josh...
Steven W. Boyle
Jan 1, 2024
Steven Wayne Boyle, lovingly known as "Steve" Boyle, has bid farewell to this world on January 1, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. Born on August 14, 1951, in Independence, Kansas, he leaves behind a legacy that will continue to brighten our lives.
Steve was the epitome of kindness, with a heart as warm as a crackling fire. His wit...
Perry Wood
Dec 30, 2023
Perry John Wood, 76, retired Boeing Aircraft Co., passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023 in Austin, TX. Celebration of Life will be 10:30am, Saturday, February 3, 2024 at the Broadway Mortuary Chapel, Wichita, KS. John was preceded in death by his wife, Linda and his parents, Perry and Lorraine Wood. Survivors include his daughters, Heather and husband, Russell Lowden and...
David Adams
Dec 29, 2023
David Curtis Adams was born on January 22, 1943 to Virginia Adams in Wichita, KS. He graduated from the University of Kansas in 1965, and from the University of Kansas Law School in 1968. Upon graduation, he joined the firm of Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock and Kennedy in Wichita, where he became a partner specializing in bankruptcy law. He received national recognition for...
Dennis Ward
Dec 28, 2023
Dennis E. Ward, 78, born December 25, 1945 in Wichita, KS, passed away December 28, 2023. Dennis was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia; parents, Ollie and Betty Ward; granddaughter, Amber Ward; and brother, Jody Ward. Dennis is survived by his wife of 16 years, Berta; son, Scott and his wife, Kathy Ward; daughter, Denise and her husband,...
John P. McKean
Dec 27, 2023
Retired attorney John Paul McKean, 79, of Wichita passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. He was born at Wichita Hospital on September 27, 1944 to Harry Lee and Jo McKean. John was the youngest of three children. His mother thought that he was an angel. His sisters begged to differ.
John grew up in Wichita, and lived there...
Chris Johnson
Dec 26, 2023
James Christopher Johnson, 57, Medical Technician at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center for 30 years, was born in Wichita, KS February 23, 1966, passed away December 26, 2023 in Wichita, KS. Chris was a total sports enthusiast. He refereed soccer for 31 years. His biggest love in life was his family, friends and helping others. He was preceded...
Miriam Bradford
Dec 23, 2023
Miriam Josie Bradford, 83, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023. Miriam was born March 19, 1940 in Medicine Lodge, Kansas to parents, Henry and Esther Martin. Miriam was one of 13 children. Miriam married David Buttel, together they had 6 children, Lee, Bill, Jerry, David, LaVonna, and Cindy. David would precede Miriam in death. After David’s passing, Miriam would marry...
Al Buch
Dec 21, 2023
Al Buch, a renowned figure in the world of television broadcasting, passed away on December 21, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on May 15, 1940, in Newell, Iowa to Albert and Esther Buch. Al is survived by his loving wife Sally Buch, his brothers Ron Buch and Jim Buch, his son Dr. Greg Buch and daughter-in-law Pam Douglas...
Barbara Hurley
Dec 20, 2023
Barbara Jean (Bartel) Hurley passed away on December 20, 2023, at Wesley Hospital, after a lengthy illness. She was born to Wesley W. and Esther (Jost) Bartel on February 3, 1953, in Goessel, Kansas. Barbara had a sister, Marilyn, and two brothers, Ralph and Bruce.
Barb married Bob Hurley on June 9, 1972. Together they had one child, Lauren Kyle....
William D. "Bill" DeVore
Dec 19, 2023
William D. "Bill" DeVore passed away on December 19, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas, at the age of 87. He is survived by his wife, Alta; daughter, Jennifer DeVore of Seattle; son, Ross W. DeVore of Wichita; stepson, Steve Cooley and wife, Sarah of Arlington, Texas; stepson, Joseph Hayosh and wife, Marcy of Westland, Michigan; grandchildren, Logan Cooley, Brooke Cooley,...
Helen Kay Haskin
Dec 19, 2023
Helen Kay Haskin was born the only daughter of two chemists-John and Kathryn Haskin-in Charleston, West Virginia on February 3, 1950. She grew up in St. Albans where she attended public schools, showing a great interest in chemistry and geology, and graduating from high school at age 17 in 1967. She majored in Chemistry at nearby West Virginia State University,...
Helen J. Simpson
Dec 19, 2023
Helen Jean Simpson, 99 of Wichita, KS passed away on Monday, December 19,2023 after a brief illness. She was born the middle of three children to FredShaning and Olga (Mansky) Shaning on April 20, 1924 in Winnipeg, Manitoba,Canada. She was confirmed in the Albright Memorial Evangelical Church. DuringWorld War II she worked at Canada Packers in Winnipeg, a major supplier...
Elizabeth Gibbs
Dec 16, 2023
In loving memory of Elizabeth Ann Weiss Tracy Gibbs
It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Elizabeth, better known as Liz, who departed this world on December 16, 2023.
Born on September 9, 1944, in Oklahoma City, OK, Liz was raised in Mountain View, OK by her beloved parents, Monroe and Elsie Weiss.
Liz was...
Marsha K. Williamson
Dec 15, 2023
Marsha K. Williamson, 51, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023. Family is holding private services at a later time. Marsha was preceded in death by her parents, Terry and Mary Williamson, and is survived by her daughter, Breanna Turner; and grandchild, Braxton Turner. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Arrangements by Cozine Memorial Group-Broadway Mortuary.
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